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The Sentinel. Jan. 29. 1915. t^^ " f^U. rp-^j 1077s
LOUIS Rimaj's paihtings on shhibition
Another honor has been conferred on Louis Ritman, the young Chicago artist
whose picture was among those selected for purchase by the Friends of i^erican
Art.
HaiTington Mann, celebrated English portrait artist, visited a studio where
Hitman's pictures were on exhibition. He exp^ressed admiration for them, and
invited Ritman to send three tp next season's exhibition of the Society of
Artists, Sculptors and Sngravers in London.
Arrangements are bing made to set aside a room in the Art Institute for an
exhibition of Hitman's paintings beginning February 2.
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STATUE OP MICHAEL REESE \
Scixlptor H* H, Parks of 1843 Uiehigan Avenue has Just finished a Paris plaster model -^
of a statue of Uiehael Beese, to be erected next spring on the walk leading to the \
Michael Reese Hospital on the lake front, near Twenty-nineth Street. Joseph Bosen-
berg, who lired in San Francisco » a son of Jacob Bosenberg of 1626 Michigan Avenuot
was a nephew of Michael Beese 8uid in his will provided that $10^000 of his noaey
should be paid for a statue of his uncle t to be placed in the hospital grounds* The
executors gave the cofflmission to Mr* Parks, who has designed a standing figure of
Michael Beese eight feet high* The statue is to be of bronze, cast in Chicago or in
Borne* The simplicity of the life of Mr* Beese is copied in the plaster figure* The
dress is simple, the folds of the frock coat being carelessly drawn back, the right
hand resting on the hips and the left foot thrown forward* In making the model Mr#
Parks was guided by a photograph of Mr* Beese taken about five years before his death*
The bronse figure will rest on a pedestal of Bovano granite, from Italy, twelve feet
high and sixteen feet square* The bronze statue will cost about $7^000*
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The Reform Advocate, Wlc. of May 7, IS?-!, Vol. 73, t).U21.
The ejinual exhibit of the works of Chicap-o Jewish artists rill he on dis- 5 ' -^
play at the Culture Cluh Center, 75 W. Rajidolph street, from Hay 7 to 12»
There are forty-two rrtists represented this yerr. It is the largest exhibit i^
ever undertaken and sioonsored by the Jewish 7/omen's Art Club, i'roin r> general
art viewpoint , the character of the paintings is on a very high ^n^ unique
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BEZALEL EXHIBITION OPEIIED JUIIS 5,
From June 5 to Jxine lU, Chic8>^o will have the unusual opportunity of view-
ing the famous Palestine Exhibit of Arts and Crafts assembled \inder the
personal direction of Dr. Boris Shartz, Director of the Berzalel School
of Palestine.
The Exhibit was shown in England, France, and Cermany before it was brought
to the United States. Paintings, sculpture, rugs, metal works, ivories,
bronzes, reliefs and plaques, illustrated books, embroideries decorated
titles, etc., will be exhibited.
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A Je^vish woman of Chicago, a mother of two grown children, is now "being
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as a greet critic e.nd lover of art, has perfected the art of sculpture by
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At first, famous sculptors of Chicago, were astonished by the work of Mrs.
Mathanson. It later beceme very popular among the wealthy class. Beginning
with Ue.yor Dever and ending with the multi-millionaire, Harold McCormick, and
his v/ife, (Mrs») Ganna -Tolska.*.*. everybody €oon began to desire to have
masks made by UrSm Nethanson.
However, the Jevdsh sculptress ignores everything. It is too dear to her for
commercial purposes. She views it only from an artistic stand point*
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Ibrsiard, May 1, 1923. .... ,,j^.. . pj^Qj 3^2;^
THE FIRST TBffi m CHICAGO
A Jewish art exhibition - the pictures of the famous Jewish artist, Satil Raskin,
airranged by the Women's Art Club — branch of the Culture League; every day and
night until Sunday, May 6, at the National Socialist Institute.
Wednesday ni^t at 8 a lecture at the exhibition: a lecture by Saul Raskin.
Subject: Where to Look and Understand Art. Admission Free.
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Daily Jewish Courier, Jiine 9, 1919,
S. B. KOIvAIKO BUYS E. BLOCK^S
TOO JEV/ISH PICTURES
As is knovm to the readers of the Courier > two pictures in I«ir. Block's
recent exhibit at Chicago's Arts Club were interesting and impressive
portraits of Jev/ish types: "The V/riter," and "The Psalm Singer."
Besides two non-Jewish art connoisseurs, there were many amateur
judges present. Of his masterpieces, the Jewish painter Block said,
"that he hoped they might land in Jev/ish hands."
Last week L'r. 3. B. Komaiko imspected the two pictures and bought them.
We hear that Kr. Komaiko also wishes to obtain a third picture of liir.
Block's known under the title of "The Soul of a Violin," or "The
Transmigration of a Llelody."
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Dally Jewish Courier, May 8, 1919
CREATIONS OF A DIASPORA ARTIST— A V/ALK THROUGH TEE PICTUR3 EXHIBIT
OF I. MORTBISR BLOCK
By Dr. A. luargolln
To the usual patron and observer, the young Jeivlsh painter, I. Mortimer
Block, whose pictures are being exhibited at Chicago *s Art Club, casts
a reflection throughout the whole riotous gallery of symbolic works
and his portraits catch the eye like a red thread, the exoteric, diaspora
characteristic of the artistes conception.
IfThichever, embroidered phantasy of Mr. Block* s many hued collections
you may Inspect, whether the exotic nature studies or his oripiinal
monotypes, you notice almost everywhere a finely colored fantastic
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veil, or troubled heavens, lone and colorful tremors, or ireful
clouds reflecting a melancholy and hellish atmosphere, all of which are
molded into his landscapes or figures—all colorfully tragic.
Block's brush although free and easy, is also very bold and audacious
in color application* The artist is not ultra-modern but very rich
in originality and decorative technique.
The impressions of his v;ar pictures are not expressed in forms of fiery
envisioned horrors or in gigantic destructive processions, but in quiet
touching sorrow, in silent yet unfailing influence of tears, helplessness
and love throes* imd, therefore, the principal figure of Block's war
images is -woman,; rather than the fighting soldier.
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Woman is the symbol of love and siiffering, the most favorable object
'of the artist's diaspora inspirations.
Block's "War Bride," is a dreamy Lladonna vath a naked baby in her
ariiS, Both faces radiate with holy naivety, appealing even to the coldest
"hearts. On both sides of the "V/ar Bride," v.^atch tv/o black robed figures
of nuns. One, bent, expressing affliction and v/retchedness, the other,
pride ^nd courage. There is no trace of a smile on the entire picture,
not even an illuminating line.
"The Dead City," displays a vxDman in black, a type of chaste v/oman
who stands among the ruins of a former rioviering country, mourning
and praying, iui atmosphere of despair and darkness. On the very top,
peering out of the thin veil is a ray of light, hardly visible. The
eye retains only the darkness and tragedy.
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Daily Jev/ish Courier, Liay 8, 1919
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To Eternal Hope," reveals a decorative symbolic scene of lifers
do\mfall. Above, a red heaven, the sxin setting forever • Beneath,
between tvro dense forests, in the darkness on a quiet stream a
soldier hurries his canoe containing a fallen hero in the black portals
of death.
Blft3k*s allegorical fantasies are also molded from the artist's diaspora
psychology; of torment and sorrov;, of dramatic effects and sentiments
of pity.
"The Fiddler," or more exact "The Transmission of the Fiddle,"
portrays an old man v/ho sits as if glued a lifetime to the same stool,
absorbing the tones of his beloved instrument. The floor and everything
around him is in a state of decay, the earth has grown up around it.
You seem to see the man, his fiddle, and stool become an integration
that continues forever. The man playing his instrument until the
ground itself "swallows" them. Eow beautiful and impressive.
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The lyric heights of Block* s artistic imagination does not gleam
from his physical or symbolical figures. His crea.tive powers, his
soul, his individuality, the young artist encases in his Jev/ish penal
works, where the diaspora characteristics of his corporealistic
imagination and monotypes have proven to be exceptionally prominent,
rich, decorative, rhythmically formed, and above all original.
Block's ^Diaspora," is not a procession of bent, v/andering beggars
with staffs, but an old, dreaming Jewish shoemaker, deep in thought, a
partriarchal type wearing a skull-cap. He jsits^ all alone on the i^tBps
of his shop, shouldering the yoke of his struggle for the right to
exist.
The entire diaspora imprints, the compassion of his nation lies on his
glorious oriental face, his forehead's wrinkles, the deep longing eyes,
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and too, in iiic shadov^.
Block's "Jternal . Wanderer,'' is the antithesis of his paintin.:* the
^Mussian Fanatic'' (I"^asputin) • Those tv'o s^Tiholic heads 5;re, in their
central lino, in riiytliri, and in outor i'*ori7i, siLular. The fanatic
unites, in his -i-lancos, r>orious:ies3 -..itii viclcednes.'v, roli::iouG fervor
v;ith prophetic torror,
"The Jternal .anderer," is a patriarchal beauty, his snooth bright
forehead and nild loncinc and sorrov.l*ul eyes eyrovess sufferin£;;, ani-ziety,
^reat courap:e and forg-ivenes..;. Hot a single vTiTLVlo on tlic old
rabbinical forehead. Is this a rytiiiiic error? No. It is the iron
strength of the diaspora Jer.l
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The Scribe," is encrossed in his parclu'ient , his holy task, before him
on the vvooden table. "T}.:e Jewish Nature .irtist," v/ith his free thought,
naive, satisfied look; the s^niibolic acconpan^'ing v.'or.ian's head and the
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background^ the old "Diligent l^Ian,'* (picture 26) fettered to his
table near his beloved book; all are alike clothed and shrouded in
diaspora impressionistic strokes with a Jewish charm, form, and
rhythm in the personification, the background are in light and shadow^
The Jewish ix^rtraits, roses of Block's imaginative garden, are
masterpieces*
In **Madam Kolish," we recognize immediately the noted, ethereal,
yearning, aristocratic daughter of Zion, in a rich colorful background
of oriental symbolism depicting the historical destruction of Palestine.
The background and all its figures, are woven around the actress in a
reddish-white, strongly visioned stage of nature.
The picture "Moon Shine," is the portrait of a young Jewish dramatic
actress in a New York theater.
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You see a being vdth wild flying hair and dramatic features. From
the left eye falls a tear. On the face falls light and shadow from the
moon, reflecting on the illuminated picture. So much unhappiness, so
much despair.
In the gallery there are many more personal portraits, as that of
New York's Governor Smith, Dr. S. M. Melonid, Nathan Yud, and others.
The English press points to ou: young Jewish artist as a new light in
the field of American painters. For us Jews, Block is a new modem
diaspora artist, v;hose original creations we welcome with pride,
although the yoimg master has not yet found his path, his "soul's home."
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Dally Jewish Courier, Feb. 13, 1914«
BK7.AT.Kr, EXEHBIT
(Editorial)
The Chicago Jewry Is now ruled by a holiday spirits From Jerusalem, the
country for which the soul covets and longs, friendly and hearty greetings
came In the form of the exhibit of the Bezalel's antiques, and every Jew,
man or woman, attired In holiday raiment, goes to see it and admire the
fine artistic work the Bezalel Palestine's Art School^ creates for the
Jewish people.
It is a beautiful holiday filling us with hope and comfort • The Bezalel,
with its exhibits, reminds the Jej?s living in Diaspora that the Jewish
spirit is awakening to new life, that there, in Jerusalem, dwell Jewish
artists creating art that will kindle the light of Jewish national raainis-
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And if there are still people who believe that the Jev/s have no art where-
by to express their characteristics and culture, let them visit the Bezalel
athibit and see what the Jei^;ish intellect can create and how far aesthetic
art has advanced among the Jews.
The holiday of the Bezalel Exhibit, becomes even more exalted to us when
we consider the twofold practical value of it. Everybody now has the
opportunity to bring home an embellishment which will beautify it, giving
it a typically Jewish appearance that will always keep him in close con-
tact with the Jewish art temple, and which shall portray to his children
the aesthetics in vdiich the Jews are engaged.
The second value is «ven more important, in that this exhibit demonstrates
that Bezalel is not a dreeun, that Professor Shatz's (the founder) idea of a
Jewish art temple is now a reality, a fact which goads us forward to do
everything within our means to help the Bezalel School stand on a higher
nlane and on firmer foundations.
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JE'HSH
The holiday of the Bezcdel Exhibit in Chicago has proved tliat all Jews
regardless of personal convictions, give the exhibit such a character as
will make Professor Shatz deeply feel that he is not alone, that the
thousands of Jews in Chicago, like the* Jews of other cities and countries,
are taking a warm and active part in this sacred work; that here in Chicago
we know how to estimate and respect that which is so significant to Jewish
culture.
That is why the Bezalel is so popular among the Jews in Chicago, Everyone
considers it his duty to attend and to purchase antiques from it.
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The Sentinel t Wk. of April 18, 1913* Vols. 9-10, p*l6. ^
A farewell party was given at the Ball House, Trlday evening. In honor of ^^
S* B* Lender, the yoiing Chicago artist who has won so much distinction \jk
during the last two years. He Is leaving the city for a year's work In
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he went to the Art Institute where he was awarded the traveling scholetr-
ship. While still a student, his portrait of Idward Tlmmons was accepted
Iqr the Chicago Society Xxhlbltlon and chosen for the continuous exhibition "
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The Reform Advocate > Vol* UU, Wk* of Nov. 23, 1912. p.HjU. o3
The Art Department of the Chicago Woman's Aid has placed on exhibition in
the parlors of Sinai Social Center, a collection of pictures by Jerome
Bloom, a young Chicago artist.
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Louie Bltiian, a product of Chicago's West Side, has won an enrla'ble naae
for himself In Paris art circles^ He came to America with his parentSt
from Bussla» about three years ago, and studied lettering and decoratlye
^designs at the Chicago Acadengr of Tine Arts; His talents attracted the
kindly Interest of two Chicago artists, P* C* Stohr and Behecca Krutt-
achrltt* "Through their assistance he was ahle to secure commissions for
portraits and had soon sared enough to study In Paris* Two of his plc«*
tures, "She Toilette," and "Sunll^t" were accepted and hong In the Salon
where they attracted conslderahle attention*
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The annual exhioition of paintings "by the students of the Art Institute
contains many canvasses hy Jewish students whtch occupy prominent places*
ATiong the finest are counted the paintings of Sar. Ostrof sl:y, . Jacoh Richard,
Sam Linder end Weisenher^, The last three are portrait painters in oil snd
Ostrofslcy is a masterful figure painter.
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The Reform Advocate. Vol. 27, Wk, of Apr, 2,190U, p. 136
Harry Penkowsky of the Class of IS95 of the Jewish Training School, has
* captured the competitive prize offered by the Julien School of Paris for the
"best drawirig from a live model. In addition to the money received, he will
"be given the benefit of criticism of the picture from the Paris artists. Artists
as well as students were allowed to compete and about 300 were in the race.
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Forward, Apr. 24, 1931. ''^'''^- ^''-t.) FROj. :i()276
minxes SCILV.U'E mo HIS .IRT TR0UE2 RIi;C3I73 IHJGS OVATION IN CHICAGO
Llaurlce Schwartz, director and actor of the iirt Theatre of llevi York, made
a big hit in Chicago.
In spite of bad conditions, the Art Troupe performed to crowded houses.
The financial success v/as equally as great as the moral one.
Mr. Schwartz played here Scholora ilsh's beautiful drama, ^ncle 'Moses,** ^'The
Man with the Portfolio," "Bloody Laughter," and Leon Cobrin's "Riverside
Drive," a very impressive drama of Jewish Life in i^erica.
\ix. Schwartz and his troupe were received with great enthusiasm by Chicago
Jewish theater lovers • It shows that art lovers were very thirsty for better
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plays and better acting.
llr. Schwartz and his company were very pleased with the hearty ovations and
applause received from the Chicago public.
After llr. Schwartzes departure from Chicago, the famous Jewish comedienne,
Molli Picon, and her company will be the guest artists for only five per-
formances.
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Forward, Apr* 21, 1931.
ABRAHAM COHAN RSVIEV/S "THE IJAN V/ITH THE PORTFOLIO"
Abe Cohan , editor of the Jewish Forwards has written a very enthusiastic
and inspiring recension about the '^Man i<Vith the Portfolio."
It is perhaps the first Jewish play to make a tremendous hit in Soviet
Russia.
The action takes place in the Soviet union, and portrays very vividly the
life in present Russia.
Mr. Cohan writes:
7There were monents in v;hich the enthusiasm waxed so high that the people
almost jumped from their seats, as if the whole building would crash as a
result of the unexpected surprises and thrills.
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Forward, Apr. 21, 1931 •
In the third act, when Granatov delivers his speech, Mr, Schwarts reaches
the highest stage of dramatic art. He is simply brilliant in that part.
Miss Stella Adler is also very unusual in her role. l!adaine Appel was
superb in her part; she simply bewitched the audience with her charm and
artistry.
On the whole the play was interesting and worthwhile in every respect.
Mr. Cohan is recommending every Jew in Chicago not to fail to see this
extraordinary production, "The Man With the Portfolio."
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THE IITT2LLECTIL\L JSWS 0? CHICAGO
V/elcome Morris Schwarts V/ith Great Enthusiasm
•' Chicago Jewish Theater lovers were in a very good mood yesterday evening
when they gave a hearty and stormy reception to Mr. Lbrris Schwarts and his
artistic trouT)e.
' Schv;arts and his art company played Sholom Ash's play, "Uncle Moses."
"Uncle Moses" is a comedy of Jev/ish life in i\merica. It is highly dramatic
^ and exceedingly romantic. iilxGuisite folk scenes of the life of Jewish v/orkers
are beautifully depicted by the players.
The public has accepted this drama with much excitement.
"Uncle Moses" will be played Saturday and Sunday.
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Fonrardt Mar. 22, 1931.
A LXZICON ABOUT THX JEWISH THEATER
Jewish writers in Aaerica baT6 for a long time cherished the idea of coinpiliog
a Jewish Theater Lexicon* It was felt that the Jewish actor iriio is participating
in the creation of Jewish culture in Aperica^ should have his naae perpetuated
in a hook in order that one might know who he was^ what he had accoiipli shedf
what brought him to the Jewish stage and what he had contril^uted to the derelop-*
ment of the Jewish theater in general.
HoweTer* those who atteaipted to write the lexicon were confronted with all sorts
of difficulties* In order to accomplish the task it is absolutely necessary for
the writer to possess unusual energjTt patiencot and the persistence of a real
idealist* He most haye confidence in himself and he able to perform everything
he undertakes* Such a person is Ur* Zalman Silversweigt the author and editor
of the Yiddish Theater Lexicon*
Mr. SilTsrsweig worked for more than ten years on the compiling of the lexicon*
He gathered material not only from old archives in libraries but from personal
friends among actors and friends of actors* He traveled in almost every country
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of the world irtiere Jewish drafflas are played* Ererynhere he went lb*« Silver*
zwelg gathered inforaationt not only concerning real stars but about mediocre
actors* To hia the actors were not alone iniportant but also the iriiole structure
of the theater*
We snist praise hia for accoaqplishing such a remarkable piece of work* The
first book of the lexicon has Just been released from the press* It contains
names of actors and actresses froa A to Z* By reading the first volume one can
readily see the iaportance of this work for those desiring to study or to get
information on the history of the Yiddish theater^ as well as for those who
interest themselves in the Jewish theater in general*
Anyone who has ever written about the Jewish theater, or its actorst knows very
well how difficult it is to gather information on this subject* We lack data
about the Jewish theater; the information is buried in private archives where
nobody is able to get at it^ and much inforaation is lost; there are no biblio*
graphical notes* But this problea has finally been solved by Ur. Silversweig*
Should one want to write a more extensive biography about Jacob Adler or Si^aund
Uagulesco, one will find plenty of aaterial and bibliographical notes in the
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Jevlth Lazicon.
la othar nation* aaeh a work is not accoapllshed by ona oaa Init by a group 9t
man, aach a apaclallat in his field. This (work) is almost like an encyclopedia
and it seaas well-nig^ iaipossible for one person to hare aeeoaqpli shed such an
enormous task.
SoBdrous items are included such ae hlstoryt drama, literature, folklore, science
and arte We regret that this work is of inferior quality* We must not blame
the author for not heing able to present a more perfect work. On the contrary
we must gire him credit^ for after all he was the first one to conceire the idea
of the lexicon and to achieye its goal* One obvious fault is the stress laid on
dates while more important details are omitted, such as the roles played by the
actors*
Mr* SilTsrsweig remarks in his preface that he is not a theater critic^ that he
only writes about the achievements of the actors but is unable to discuss the
quality of their acting* Another error made by the author was in allotting the
same space to noted actors and to those of minor standing* The editor of a
lexicon must be iorpartial, but one must recognise facts and extend to the great
actors the deserved amount of attention*
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Tor Instance, Tery Tagaa infomation is given about Leon BlanCt who was Tsry
well known* The lexicon only mentions where he was bom and irtien he came to
the Uziited States^ but nothing about his contributions to the Yiddifh stage*
The same may be said about other noted actors and actresses* such as Bina
AbramovitZy Celia Adler* Anna Appel, Bertha Gersteut etc« The question arisest
will readers in Surope get a clear conception of our actors in America* and
their relative importanceT The editor should take these points into consideration
before the last two books are published*
A lexicon is not written in order to satisfy the public* but has a definite
purpose -- to give facts about and praise for those irtio earned it* Ut. Silver*
sweig has been yerj careful, in most instances, in giving dates* He gives a
full list of plays, published and unpublished, indicating the time where and
when each play was performed, but occasionally forgets, or perhaps neglected,
to give the dates; which gives the impression that it is a haphazard piece of
work.
I am only trying to point out a few errors made by the author which could have
been avoided very easily* I am not trying to belittle the value* Mr* Silver-
sweig deserves mnch praise and recognitiout
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A SEX PLAY, 7/ITH CELIA ADLSR AS LEADING LADY, DRAV/S CROWDS*
The sex play "Should a «7oman Deceive?** made such a big hit in the Lawndale
Theater ).ast week, that it was held over for another week*»*«
The Lawndale Theater was crowded* No doubt CChicago Jewry was very
eager to see a play like this for they never saw one like it* They
have read much about sex plays performed in New York on the Jewish
stage and even there such plays were stopped numerous times in order not
to offend respectable citizens*
This play is not so spicy as its name suggests* One recognizes that it
is a very wholesome drama, and there is nothing vulgar or burlesque in
it* The only thing that is exciting is the heroine's confiding of her
life secrets to her best friend - about her marriage 8 years before
and about remaining childless as a result of having too many abortions*
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Jewish Forward, tar. 6, 1931* "^^ i^'^1^') PKuj.o&^/i
The story of this drama, written by Jacob Goldin, tells of a woman,
happily married, but childless as the result of abortions, whose husband,
very much in love with her, yearns for a child. She decides to go to
Florida for a holiday, telling her husband that she is pregnant, and
there she adopts a baby#
Her doctor, who is in love with her, threatens to tell the truth to her
husband unless she will yield to him.
A year later she herself tells her husband that the baby is an adopted
one. At the final curtain, the audience still does not know, '•Should
A Woman Deceive?**
•4.
The husband and wife are still in love with one another; why then, does
he want to leave home rather than accept the adoption of the baby?
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Why do they not discuss their problems frankly? Why was he silent all
those years, and why did she not tell him about her wholesale abortions?
Whan the big scandal occurs over the affair with the doctor, the husband
accepts the adopted son as his heir* The directing by Jacob Cohen is up to
par*
t
Although advertised in the newspapers as a family drama , it should be
classified) rather, as a melodrama with surprises and miracles • The
leading role is most exquisitely played by the well-known actress,
Celia Adler*** The male lead is played by David Paper* He plays his
role artistically, but somewhat too melodramatically*
The third important role^ that of the doctor, is played by Abraham
Teltelbaum««*
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Daily Jewish Courier, Mar. 6, 1923 •
M2DITATI0NS OF THS DAY '
(In jiiglish)
Jacob Ben And, the well-knovm Yiddish and English actor, now appearing in
a Broadway theater in ;:ew York in a German play imported here and made a
hit with his artistic aid, is reported to be on his way to Chicago to ^
further the cause of a Yiddish art theater in this city. It is claimed C
that a sum of i^l50,000 is to be pledged for that cause. .7e v/onder what 5?
the idea is all about? Is it a New York idea, for which we are to pledge £
local contributions, or will this art theater represent a Chicago invest- ^
ment in Jewish art? If the latter, good may be expected; we v^onder where ti
the money will come from. Je do not knov; which persons among our wealthy
men will show this interest in art, nor do we know who the patronizers of
good productions in Yiddish will be. Thus far, the better plays have been
left in the cold and the Jewish audiences of Chicago have seen fit to
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patronize plays of little or positively no artistic merit. However, we
shall await developments and pray for Ben Ami's success. Time, which has
deceived us all so many times, may deceive us yet another time.
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^^%E TIIEA.TER IN CKEGAGO/
by
Dr. S. 1.:. IJelamed
Chicago is lucky. The actors in all the Jewish theaters located in Jewish
centers are on strike, and the theaters, therefore, cannot open. In Chicago
peace reigns between the Jewish actors and the Jewish theater-ov/ners, andf '^
therefore, the Jev/ish theater will open its doors to the public, v/hereas the ^
Jev/ish theaters in New York are temporarily closed. Llp. Elias Glicknian, -p
the ovmer of the largest Jev/ish theater in Chicago, is, of course, happy o
about the situation and laughs at the theater managers in New York. Had V^
they adopted his policy, perhaps they too would be able to open the doors §
of their theaters today.
The Jewish theater of Chicago is also lucky in having obtained the services
of a truly great artist — Joseph Shengold. His technique is varied; at one
CTf
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moment, he makes one shudder — at another, one's so\il is frightened and one
sees ghosts whispering.
It is difficult to characterize the art of Joseph Shengold because it is
many-sided. I have seen him in difficult tragic roles v;hich made me cry. -^
I have seen him in very funny rolas and I nearly burst with laughter. I •]
have seen him play dramatic and melodramatic roles v/ith the skill of a *^
master. ^
Mr. Shengold can also sing. He sings Jev/ish melodies as powerfully and o
sweetly as— what shall I say — as my friend Manewich. It is a pleasure to
hear him play and sing, I am sixre that Chicago will enjoy him. fo
I do not knov/ v/hether he will enjoy Chicago. That depends upon you. If
you believe that it is better to go to the Jewish theater to hear a Jewish
word, see Jewish acting, listen to a Jewish song than to sit home and play
v.—
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poker — then he will surely enjoy Chicago. Otherv/ise, he will curse the
day he came to Chicaco.
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Palace Iheatra
The first time in 12 years In Chicago*
Budolph Scbildkraat will play seTen performances onlyi
7rlday» Saturday and Sunday Night
Saturday—and*- Sonday Matinee
Ikele Magjk
Monday Vightl Schildkraat as Tankel SabsoTits
In
Gfod of Herenge
Tuesday Night I farewell Performance
Schildkraut as Shylock
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The Historj^ of the Jev/ish Theater in Ohicego, "by Yonah Spivak,
The Jewish theater of Chicaii^o is ss old as the Jewish mi^rration from eastern
Euroi^ean countries to this city. It has developed on the sanie "basis as the
Jewish theater of IJew York, The Jewish theater of Chicago also hrd a pre-
historic period leaving no posters or evidence of it.
The old Jewish inhabitants of Chicago tell us that in 13^2 the Jewish theater
occupied a "proninent" place in Jewish life, - in a garret of the Turner Ea,ll
on DeVroven street neax Canal. At that time, all the Jewish stores, shops,
Heorew schools raid synagog^ies were centered in that neighhorhood. The Turner
Hall had catered mostly to weddings and dances and whenever it was vacant,
the Jewish actors of that time took advantage of the opportunity and rented
it for a performance. The manager of that company v-as I'r, G-oluhak. . Mr, G-olu-
"bak's company consisted of men only, "because women, of that time, did not
have aaiy access to the Jewish stage.
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Forward, April 23, 1922.
Although this was only a prel-:de to the real perforrriance , '^.'hen^ in DecernlDer
13S5» the curtain rose in Turner Hall "before a large audience of Jews, Soris
Thomashef S'^^, who came from Hew Yorl^ with the repute of a great actor,
appeared. Boris Thom?,shef S'<y was then -nanaged hy L. and Hyman Ruhenstein.
The plays, Rothchild's Eio^:raphy written oy Thornashef sity' s father, The Orphan
In Peril, that was pcrfor^-ned ''oy the actor Pwudolph l!arks (who is nov' a promi-
nent law;:,'er in Philadelphia) and the Pintele Yid hy Croldfodem, were drama-
tized.
But the German proprietor of the Turner Hall "became ohstin^r.te after the first
five performences and did not rent his nlace for Jewish theaters any more,
'bec?:^use of the Jews wai^ting to enter the hall "before the janitor opened the
doors. ;
With this, we close the first chapter of t?xe Jewish "garret-art" in Chicago.
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Later JacoL Adler ca^e to ChSca^^o from London, v-ith his compfjay, consisting
of Madame Kenny Liptzin and her hushand, LIr, G-old, Mr, ShaH'Cman and Mr, Han-
nah, who is now practicing law in Chic^co• i'lr. Adler was financed hy a Chicago
Jev na^:ed Drazdowitz and the first rjerforrnance was fciven at "Sam T, Jack's
Opera Honse" "between Dearborn and State streets.
Under Aller's regime a new chapter of Je^-ish a.rt he-^an in Chicaj-^o, Jack's Opera-
House adopted the name of. Adlers Ooera TTcuse. But after the first nerforn^^rice
which ^^as a great success, Madam6 Liptzin departed from Adler as a result of
a quarrel arid v^ppeared under the new management of Attorney Joseph Epstein, at ..
the 12th Street Theater, . •
The baftle "between the two stars caused a crtastrophe and the competition ruined
"both theaters financially, Adler paid little attention to his financia.1 condi-
tion and introduced as his leading^ la(^^ his wife Dinah, In a short ti-ne, his
"biisiness dissolved and he went t^ ITew York and from there hack to London.
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Fon^arc> April 23, 1522.
In ISSU he returned to Chicaijro, where he united with Boris Thomrshef s'g^. In the
month of Au2:u.st of that year they played at the Standard Theater, Ralsted and
ffackson Blvd., together with L'p.daTne Sonya H^Tiovdtz, Bessie Thonf^^shef s^q^, Madame
Epstein, P. G-lil^on, 11. H. Tiplit^lcy, H. Harher, H. Shanlonan and several others.
Hyrnan Ruhenstien named the Standard Theater, "Adler's Opera ^ouse." The huild-
in^^ ras, rerhsps, constructed in the covered ^."rgon days, ?.'hen the pioneers of
Chicago entered it v:ith guns in order to protect themselves from the Indians.
It was dilapidated, aJid its interior w^s particularly/ neglected.
Boris Thomashef slcy and Adler were very husy preparing: for the opening perform-
ance. They decided to paint the chairs themselves. Madame Thomashef sl<:j^ oought
the paint on }.!a.xvrell street ar.d they proceeded the process of painting the
chairs. Large throngs flocked to the theater that evening, filling the house
to the corridors. The curtain rose rrnci the first act "began. Suddenly a ^oman
of the audience, attired in ^hite, yelled out "\^T PAIj^T." Similar remarks hy
the attendants were soon hea.rd. This was the climate of the m.elodramr., erxd when
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the curtain fell, in the midst of the first act, snarchy prevailed and the
police rere compelled to si^^^cnBl a "riot nail," in fear of a tragic "wind-up."
The Jev^'s of Chicago "boycotted their remeining performances and in a short t.in^e
the existence of "Adler's Opera House" ceased.
The Lyceum Theater, Desplaines end Madison, opened under the mana.gement of
Glickman, on Fehruar^r 3, I9OI, ps a permanent Je^'^'ish theater, with the following
stars: Alice Rothstein, Madame Jsiin:,'' Reinha.rdt, Mr. Schneir, Mr. and Mrs. Praaik,
Mr. and Mrs. Morganhesser, Mr. Goldherg, Mr. Teplitz^^/, Mr. David Shoenholtz,
Mr. Michowitz and Miss Sva Katz: Later rere added to the theater: Mr. ajid
Mrs. Simon, Mr. Oinzherg, Madame Danceman, Mrs. Lowitz, Mr. and Mrs. Shapiro
and Mr. Hoch stein.
At the first performance, Gliclcaan* s Lyceum Theater proved to "be very successful.
All cla^sses in the Jervish population hecame interested in Jewish plays. G-liclcmaji's
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Lyceum Theater "blossorped for three consecutive years. After tha-t it terminated
as a result of new fire ordinfinces vrhich "became effective.
In May 1903f ^■^^« Adolph G-^rtner c?me to Chicago, as a mem'ber of the G-eriTian
Opera. Company. He immediately turned to Pinchas Thomashef s'c;)'' who was director
of a trou-oe at the 12th Street Theater. Mr. G-artner's audition met with Thomas-
hefs^<j^'s approve! ajid Gartner was placed in the pl?y The Son of a Baron. The
company'' refused to play v^ith him "because he v-^^s not a union ^nan. Th.omashef s'^^
and the union actors carried on a -rreat fight, and finally the actors returiied
to the theaLter, Upon approaching the theater which was loc'red, they viewed a
si£;:n (vritten "by Thomashef sly) reading, "Tonight will "be Dlayed 'Tlie Closed The-
ater' in 5 acts, with a cast of lU hungry actors,"
Then Gartner took over the mana^^ement of t?ie Apollo Theater, at 12th ajid Blue
Island Ave., and united with the "striking" actors, who played on a percentaf^e
"basis.
A few years later severa.l small cornp^riles "be^f^an playing at the Pavilion Theater
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on Roosevelt Road near Kalsted street. This theater Wc?s for several years,
under the management of !-luni Weisenfreiind (no^^- Paul Wuni) and in this theater
the great talent of Kluni was first exr^osed. G-artner/ at that time, managed
a. Jewish theater, the lletronolitPn, snd when Weisenfreund left, eight years
later, he too': over the managenient of the Pavilion Thea,ter. Then the Jev:s
began entering the Lavndale district, poid he opened the Inde-cendence Theater,
Independence and Roosevelt Eoed.
The opening of the Palace Theater, Blue Island and 12th street, crea,ted a
new epoch in the history of Jewish theater, althou;-;h it did not meet v/ith
great success at fir-st. At that time I'r. Pollay or)ened the Empire Theater
under his management. Ke directed it for two seasons with great a.ctors, hut
met with no success and v/as forced to close.
Then, Bernard Beinstein, well known comedian, attempted to establish a second
Jewish theater on Madison street and Western avenixe , the Imperial, but was
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not successful enl the theater was closed in the middle of the season.
Thus, the Palace Theater again reniains alone on the Jewish theatrical field
in Chicago.
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2^0L0M ASCH^S •'TEE DEAD MAN"~A LITERARY PLA^
by
Dr. S. 31. Melamed
Hare you ever heard a dead man speak, speak about everything, business , war,
love, and even about the other world? If you have never heard a dead man
speak and you want to witness such a miracle, you now have the opportunity.
This opportunity Is given to you at the Palace Theater, where they are pre^
sentlng Sholom Asoh^s newest plax* **The Dead Han**. ^
Since the friends of "^literature** are always complaining that they get too
little **llterature** and too much melodrama, Ur. ^llasTGllokman decided to
play a trlok on th€m; he would give them an opport\mlty to see a **llterary**
play, and not Just any literary play, but Sholom Asch^s **The Dead Man**.
The author himself says that it, ^The Dead 'Mn , ** will usher in a new period
in the Jewish drama and in the Jewish theater-^and when a merchant says that
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his merchandise is good, it certainly inust be good.
Anyway, Mr. Ellas Gllcknan has a sense of humor — otherwise he would not hare
presented this very •'literary'^ play in his theater. Well, boys, you wanted
literature — here you have literature, a work by a great Jewish writer — and ^
much good will it do you. ^
"The Dead Man** is a ••literary'* play written by Sholom Asch. A play~whether w
literary or z]ot— should have action and the hero of this play is a corpse* ^
A corpse can do only one thing: lie in the grave* Now, Imagine, vdiat can
a corpse do on a stage? Anybody can play the role of a corpse. You just
lie down on the floor, they cover you with a black clot)i — and you lie
quietly* You do not cough, you do not moan, and you are considered dead*
But frtien a dead man talks, walks, moves around, dreams, together with a
living girl, about love~it indicates that the author did not know how to make
reed people say the same things* A writer who knows how to create living
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human beings^ does not have to dig oorpses out of grsYea.
A writer who has dug out a corpse and put him on the stage, should not hare
made him wear a soldier* s uniform* If the corpse wears a soldier* s uniform, ^
he should not talk like a hoarse corpse but like a soldier. •« .well, like a ^
dead soldier. You know how a dead soldier speaks? It doesn*t make any p
difference how he speaks or what he says — it will be correct and natural. ^
Ur* Teitelbaom, who played the role of a dead man, played it correctly and ^
naturally, and if he had plajred it in a melodramatic style, like Leon Blank, ^-
it still would have been natural and correct— *can you proTB it wrong? ^
The only good things about Sholom Asoh*s **The Dead Uan^ are the music and
the scenery. But the music does not fit the play and the scenery fits
neither the play nor the music. Otherwise, everything is fine: a dead play,
a dead man, ancient dead ideas, dead dialogue... .how can dead people speak
living dialogue?
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Sholom Aseh deserres a banciuet fbr having wirltten a three^act play; *'!I3i6
Dead Man** doesn^t have a fourth act. If there had been a fourth act, the
audience, too, would have died and then we would have had a dead theater
and the undertakers would have had a good time. It Is a pity they did not
perform an autopsy upon the **dead man** before they dragged him out of the
grave onto the stage— they would not have been able to resurrect him and
the dead man would not have spoken to us.
My friend Glickman ?anted to square accounts with the lltei^ature-hungry
theatergoers, and, upon my word, he has succeeded admirably. Here Is
literature for you and do not pester me.
Now, having witnessed this •'literary'' play, I must ask Zolotarevsky to par-
don me. Zolotarevsky, you are a second Shakespeare and I am going to see
your "The Price Of A Divorce".
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TBE GALICIA1I-X2i^/I3H PEAUDT VEIIDCR AND
SHOLOM i^CH»S "1113 DEAD IIAIT**
by
Shneur Zalman
As you know from my previous articles^ our friend Ezer Gedallah, the
Gollclan-Jewish peanut vendor, is a devotee of the Jewish theater^
There is no good play in the repertory of the Jewish theater that he
has not read and there is no good Jewish actor whom he has not seen*
You, therefore, can imagine how greatly disappointed he was when he
could not attend the performance of Sholom Asch*s macabre drama, "The
Dead L3an,** infcich was presented last Monday night, at the Palace Theater,
by the Dramatic Club, under the direction of Abraham Teitelbaum# Late
Monday night, our friend Ezer Gedaliah went to the literary Klbltzamla
^Translator's note: Coined term to indicate gathering place of kibitzers/^*
There he heard diverse criticisms about the play, the players, the author.
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and eveiything else«
I hope that my one hundred thousand Jewish readers v/ill not mind hearing
'^What the people say"» \/e can learn a great deal more from the opinion
of many people than from the opinion of one critic #
Out Ezer Gedaliah visited each table in the Kibitzarnia, questioned every-
one \fdio was sitting at the tables and listened to their comments^ At the
same time, he was doing a good business selling nuts (at five cents a small
glass). Late at night he went away, a satisfied man.
Yesterday, early in the morning, o\ir Ezer Gedaliah came into the editorial
office, put down his basket of nuts in a corner, sat down at my desk, pulled
a bunch of small pieces of paper out of his pocket, and said: ^^ISr. Shneur
Zalman, please print these notes in the same order they are arranged here*
Here are jPavorable and unfavorable reactions to 'The Dead Man,* The Dramatic
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Club, and Sholom Asch* The opinions are of Interest — more or less. Eere
they are:
" 'The ?diole play Is a piece of insolence and the acting is idiotic* The
play has no plot, no movement; it is a piece of lyric poetry, but in spite
of that, it makes one yawn* Most of the players in "The Dead l^n" act as
if they were made of wood; they aren't even able to tell a stoiy* The
decorations and music are 0. K# but they are unnecessary, just as the dead
body is superfluous*
" 'The play should have had four more months of rehearsals* •
" *The play is very ^veak as a drama; it would have been better as a comedy**
" • Shakespeare presents a dead person for a moment only, but a Jew has to
exaggerate*'
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The decorations are v/onderful, the music is v/onderful, but the play is
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no good and tHe acting is no good.'
" 'The play makes good reading for one who has time and is interested in
spiritualism and poetry**
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Beautiful nonsense* •
" *A poetic, spiritualistic bore in three acts plus*' ^^^anslator's note:
It is not clear to me what that meansjj7
^ 'I did not see the play and I do not want to see it* If you know a
foreign language, you do not have to attend the Jewish theater* Most of
the plays have been taken over, adopted, translated and patched up from
other languages. •
" 'I have never experienced the feelings of a dead person and that is why
I do not know about ^The Dead Man^* I do not trust even ny own count r^/man
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Przybyazewski /in this mattej^ because he hasn't died yet«* ^^anslator's
note: Przyebyszewski is a Polish writer^/
" 'The play is a remarkable piece of art« One has to be an aesthete to
appreciate it« The masses are more cultured than the intelligentsia;
they do not believe in death* •
•• ' 'I like the play and I would like to see it performed by actors, not by
amateurs, or worse than that**
** 'Let me tell you, it is not bad^*
" 'A symbolic play# A man arrives from the other world and declaimis poetry**
" *It is a pity they did not perform an autopsy upon the dead body; then he
coTild not have been resurrected and we would not have had to see hizn.. •
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IV Daily Jewish Courier. Jan. 25, 1922. ^ '^ ^J ou^/o
^ •The play reads is/ell; it is quite possible that it would have been a
real failure, if good actors had performed in it.*
^ 'The decorations by Ostrowski are excellent, but the uncultured masses
say that the decorations for last yearns play, "The Rabbi's Daughters,**
were much more beautiful and reailistic*
^ •Teitelbaum in '^The Dead Man" proved that he was an actor in the full
meaning of the word, but he did not have a good supporting cast* Some
fans of the Dramatic Club claim that if Ben Ami had played the role of
the dead man, he \«)uld have been the right person for the right role#*
" • There is only one man who could have played Teitelhaxm's role and that
is the "dead" Eaner whom Goulash, with a long knife in his hand, had chased
down Grand Street, in an attempt to stab Kaner. Kaner had said that Adler
was a bluffer and not an actor* Unfortunately, Eaner doesn't have a
soldier's uniform, and is a minor poet*'
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IV Daily Jewish Courier^ Jan. 25, 1922.
^ ♦The only talented member of the Dramatic Club is ^^rris/^ Mason* He
plays the part of "Chonon" with discrimination* His intonation, diction,
and language are good* He does not permit himself to be bluffed by a
dead person. He wants, he says, to begin life anew* May he live one
hundred and twenty years and play the part of "living" characters* •
" 'There was only one man who did not play his part correctly* That was
the gravedigger who did not bury the corpse in "the icysterious wonderland"
where the people have the patience to watch a macabre drama on an enpty
stomach* •
" 'One good thing can be said about the members of the Dramatic Club; they
knew all the lines of the play by heart.*
" *The mob scene was good* Proof of this was the fact that the audience
laughed at the most tragic moments* •
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" 'I saw only the first act and I do not want to see the other acts be-
cause I am a living business man and dead people do not eat nuts.*
^ 'I shrugged my shoulders, may v/e all know v;hat misery is if v.^ know
whether Asch, himself, knows what he has written**
" 'One thing is sure* "The Dead Man" will not be translated into a for-
eign languai^e* It is not a "God of Vengeance" and the Gentiles cannot
be shown, through /the dialogue of7 ^ ^®^^ person the kind of brothels
that Jews naintain. The Gentiles have plenty of spiritualist literature,
and it is we vftio borrow from thenu*
" »In "The Dead Man," Sholom Asch has shown that he is a great poet and
a keen observer of Jewish misery; he has shown that he is a Jew who can
become enthusiastic about everything* He is the greatest word-artist in
Jewish literature t Every artistic spark in our melancholy Jewish life is
17 Daily Jewish Courier, Jan* 25, 1922*
dear and important to him.*
^ 'The Jewish public can get along very well without Asch, without his
plays, and without the Dramatic Clubs ••
^ *Mm.* ••Write literature for them, act naturally •••••They should live so
if they understand what is being written for them or xvhy it is being played
for them#»
" *A renarkable theatrical work and remarkable acting— nothing like it has
ever been seen in the Jewish theater^'
" •It is nauseating^*
" *I cannot critize Teitelbaum because I have never seen a soldier-corpse
walking among the living and advising them how to live**
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Tc \NPA (ILL.) PH'-'^ 30275
lY Daily Jewish Coxirier, Jan. 25, 1922.
^ 'The Dramatic Club members are ambitious boys, with a desire for some-
thing more beautiful, \vith a better understanding of life, with an enter-
prising spirits Ifow they are going to show what they can do. Not only
one dead man, but an entire cemetery will act for them.*
" •The Hasidim ball that they gave was a farce* They attracted a crowd,
begged three thousand dollars out of it, and ^ve nothing in return.
Thanks to the financial success of the Hasidim ball, we now have dead
people on the stage to teach the public how to live, instead of how to
die— even vjood alcohol can cause death* •
" •DonH people go to the theatre? WasnH the theatre crowded last Monday?*
" 'For weeks, larger crowds than that ^t Lbnday night's performance of "The
Dead Ilian^ came to see "Shmendrik," but, just the same, "Shmendrik" has
not finished its run, just as "The Dead Man" will do soon.*
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w «The ia>b is a fool* It becomes enthusiastic quickly and it cools off
quickly* ^Vhatever you may say about "The Dead llan," one thing is sure;
the public that has seen it did not show any enthusiasm for it* The
cold, scattered applause after the second act proved this*'
" 'Those v/ho are God-anointed poets, are never understood* ♦
" 'A good play, but one cannot make a living out of it*'
" »We are subject to the laws of the world we live in* If the people de-
mand trash, v/e have to give it to them*'
" 'The genius of a woman is in her heart, and the genius of Jewish litera-
ture is in Sholom Asch* '
" 'The truth that a person does not understand is considered by him to be
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a fallacy* Those who have something against Sholon Asch do not under-
stand him, and his art is meaningless to them*'
^ 'I received a free pass to see the show, and, therefore, I would
rather not express my honest opinion* •
w 'Never mind, I wish there were more plays like it, and more players
whose purpose was much finer than that of politicians and beggars**
^ 'Anyway, it is much better to spend an evening among the Dramatic Club
members than to wander around with a Galician Jew, and to make fun of
everything and everybody*'
^ 'I would rather read one phrase by Sholom Asch than ten newspaper articles*'
" 'The innocent laughter of a child is a thousand times sweeter and more
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bewitching than the politeness of a prince; and plain jokes told matter-of-
factly, without any fuss, and love songs are more pleasing and more excit-
ing than the (not to be compared) plays of some writers whose names I
will not mention because the playwri^ts* union might excommunicate me»'
" *One doesn't get excited about plays that have been written mechanical-
ly, and presented mechanically; one considers them judiciously, spits
three times, and goes home«*
" ♦Similar works are found anong those of Przybyszewski and other artists;
the dialogue of the dead soldier reminds one of Gtorky's "Once More About
The Devil"**
" 'Przybyszewski, Gorky, and the others can learn a great deal from Asch#*
" 'If they have nothing to eat.«««'
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^ »Sholom Asch likes to be flattered* •
" 'Oh, DO* He is a very laodest man*'
" •Let him remain a modest man, but he should not write any lODre ^lays
likgT' "The Dead Man;** it is better to write about live thieves like Motke#
You understand? •
•*That is all* No more opinions*"
As you see, my one hundred thousand Jewish readers, you have here various
opinions about "The Dead Han," the Dramatic Club and Sholom Asch; favorable
and unfavorable opinions* I have printed them here exactly as they were
expressed at the literary Kibitzamia* I am sure that those people whose
opinions were wrong, will not be angry with me, and those people whose
opinions were right, will not arrange a banquet v;ith speeches for me, or
present me with a bouquet of f lowers^
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May we all live in a better world and among better people tlian we live
in now — in a world of truth, justice and harmony. This wish is extended
to you by my friend, your friend, and everj-^body * s friend.
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Dally Jevish Courier. Jan, 19, 1922
THEATiSR AND ART
The closing of BernstelnU Imperial Theater last Friday was not entirely im-
expected. This year, the Jewish theater business In Chicago, as Is true all :^
oyer America, has not heen particularly good, because of the general economic S
crisis. Mr. Bernstein has Increased the budget of the Jewish theatre to such -rr^
an extent that the additional expenses cannot be met because of the competlon r;
preyalllng among the theaters. He has strained all his resources to maintain -xd
this very expensive Institution, but, unfortunately, he lacks the j|[necessaT^ o
means. He proposed to the actors that they continue the season on a co-opera«* ^o
tlve basis, and offered his services, without pay, so that the eventual profit ^
would belong entirely to the actors* The delegate of the Jewish actor's union, c^
B» Quskln, could not accept this proposition because the *' co-operative principle, **
In theater enterprises. Is contrary to the rules of the union. The Imperial
Theater %ias then closed, and many of the scheduled benefit performances were
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transferred to Olickman's Palace Theaten /Translator's note: Ihe rest of the
article was not translated because the subject matter does not fall within
the scope of this proiectjj
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ChleagQ Torward Dee. 17. 1921
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A night of art the Palace Theatre Monday night* Strindberg's famous play
The gather with the talented artist A* Teitelhanm in the leading role.
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Pcnmrd, llovem'ber 3f 1921-
David Piijsky in Ollckman's ^
Palace Theatre
Extra Great Literary Art Presentation
Anshel Schnus will present -
David Pinsky^s Masterpiece
Each ffith His God
,7lth Dora ITeissnan & Coaipaa;/.
WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
.. This is the first of a series of literary presentr-'.tione which
will "be played vin Glickman^s Palace Theatre*
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Bernsteiii's Imperial Theatre
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I^WABD. September 28, 1921. WPA (ILL) PROj. 3027,^
Palace Theatre - The Home of Jewish Theatre in Chicago
Elli8 ?• Glickmaa presents;
Dora Weisman
with a first-class company of artists, in honor of New Years - for the first time
in Chicago.
A Sister^ s Sacrifice - "by Anshel Shorr
Music by Joseph Eumshinski; arranged ty the author.
Anshel Shorr - Stage Director
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Uonday and Tuesday Friday Night Saturday snd Sunday
Matinee and Kight Matinee and Night
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Daily Jev/ish Courier, Sept* .^2, 1921.
OUR TfiiiiATRIG/iL SEASON
(Editorial in English)
The patronizers of the Yiddish theater nay be prepared for many siirprises the
coming season. The Yiddish theater in Nev; York as well as in Philadelphia and
Chicago, has made rapid strides during', the last year, and has become a great
Jev/ish institution. There are tv/elve permanent Yiddish theaters in New York,
besides there are tv;o Yiddish vaudeville houses, alv/ays playing to capacity
houses. There are in Chicago now three Yiddish theaters. Even St. Louis has g
now a permanent Yiddish theater of its own. All told there are at least tv/enty ^
Yiddish theaters in the United States. All these Yiddish theaters are headed ^
by men and v;omen v/ho knov; the business, and who are devoting all their time and 5^
energy to the development of the Yiddish stage. Recently a fev/ New York Yiddish
irapressarios have imported nev; stars from Europe, and have thus enriched con-
siderably the artistic staff of the Yiddish theaters. There is a tendency in
Jewish theatrical circles in New York to bring over from Europe the great Jev/ish
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actors of the German stage and to en^af^e them for the Yiddish stage in America.
Needless to say the Yiddish theaters v/ill only gain in prestige and reputation
from the co-operation of the great German Jev;ish artists. The greatest Yiddish
tragedians living, IJadame Bertha Kalish, v/ho is said to be one of the greatest
seven actresses of our time, has also returned to the Yiddish stage after an ^
absence of several years. The many nev/comers and those v/ho have returned to ^
the Yiddish stage, v/ill certainly contribute to raise the artistic level of the r..
Yiddish theater, and will make it vjorth v/hile, even for non-Yiddish speaking Jews ^^
to patronize the Yiddish theater. • '^^
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The Yiddish thertergoing public in Chicago v/ill also be satisfied to learn that ;^
the managers of the tv/o principal houses in Chicago Lj:. Bernstein and llr. Glick- g
man, have done their very best to secure for their houses good casts, and a stock -3^
of good plays to be produced here during the coming season. Llr. Bernstein v/ho is
himself one of the most famous comedians on the Yiddish stage, has secured the
service of the v;ell-knov/n tragedienne, Lladaiae Lelvina Lobel, and of l!iss ITellie
Kessman, a comedienne full of vivacity and gracefulness. Llr. Gliclarian has brought
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Daily Jev/ish Courier, Sept. 32, 1921.
v;ith him from Nev/ York an all-star cast, including Lliss Dora V/eissiaan, an able
and versatile actress, v;ho has often taken audiencies by storm, Llr. Isadore
lleltzer, an eminent comedian, Ljr. David Popper, and Llr. and i.Ji's. Teitlbaum, and
many others. For the first time in the history of the Chicago Jewish theater
v/e v/ill have here tv/o great houses, vying v;ith one another in the production
of good plays and in good acting. This //ill only serve to attract the Jewish ^
theater-goers and to make them patronize more the Yiddish theater* ^
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Needless to say that a good Yiddish theater is a great asset to every Jewish com- ^
munity, because the Yiddish theater is not only a temple of art, but is also a g
valuable social factor in the community. i:any Jev/ish organizations live and
thrive because the Jev/ish theater enables then to be financially independent
and to continue their activities. The Yiddish theater is instrumental in securing :
tens of thousands of dollars for Jev;ish charitable and philanthropic purposes,
and therefore it is a blessing to the comiTiunity. The better equipped a Yiddish
theater is, the better a social philanthropic agency it is, and therefore the
development of the Yiddish theater must be looked upon v.lth satisfaction by all
those who take an interest in Je\;ish life.
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Daily Jev/ish Courier, Sept. 22, 1921.
There are said to be some ten million Germans in i\irierica. There is not one
independent German theater in the United States, There are only three million
Jevjs in America, and there are tv;enty inde;-!endent Yiddish theaters in the
United States. This is very characteristic of the tendency of our people, and
it r^oes to indicate that v;e clinr; to our institutions.
Vfe hope th5it our Yiddish theatergoers in Chicar:o will patronize the Yiddish
theaters, and that the latter v;ill do their very best tc satisfy the public,
and to marce it consider the Yiddish theater a c^^eat American Jeivish institution.
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Forviard, Sept> 14, 11^21* '-^^^^•^ C^il.) PRHi 'j()'/j$^
^LIALVINA LC-BEL /tPPEAHIIIG AT T^milOaJ/
Imperial Theatre, i.iadison near ;/estern Ave. lielceiae cur guest the well-
>jao"VYii Jewish artist, !.:iae. :..6lvina Lobel, whc v/ill play the v;hcle season
at the Imperial •
Frido.y night— Saturday end Sunday matinee and night — Stronger Thoji Love — by
Kalsicjiovitz.
Arranged by sto.ge director, Zigmund ".leintre-ub.
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Ponv&rd, Au^ast 26, 1921 •
Bernstein^s Iji5>erial ^Theatre
Grand Opening - September 1
Joseph Sumishinsky's i/hisicai Comecy
Get tlarrled
Produced By Our Artist
Herr Si.^:mund Weintraut
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Pollowime is our Castr
iTellie Cascr.fUi
Ida Dvorka
Bernard Bernstein
Signrand •'•eintrau'b
Uollie Cohen Louis Baliskitzki
Ume. Sheingold Shlono Steinterg
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Our Musical Director; Mr. David Hirsh
Tickets: $*77f $1»0C, and $1*50
Bores $2.00
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^ goTOard. July ?9, 19?1.
* '• There was a time in Chicago when no one dreajned of one respectable
\ Yiddish Theatrat let alone two» The first will he, as nsual, Slickman^s
"Palace" and the second ;7ill he the "Inrperial" Theatre, located at Madison 3t«
, .>^ * and Western Avenue.
f.^ The "Imperial" Theatre has heen rented hy Joseph Mssler and the -
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1 Comedian, Bernard Bernstein* The contract \7aG signed last iVednesday*
l;/^'''. ^■' Por the mciin Engineer for the nev: theatre, negotiations are going on
■ ; " with Jacoh Polls* If he will agree, he will become General Manager of the ; ; ,5^'^^
V- ' theatre, *:he main figure in the lohhy, and the boss of the box-office. -- ■ ^
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And now but one question remains S fhat actors will compose the coii>-
panles of both the "Palace" and "Imperial." theatres^
The duel to secure the best actors and actresses will occur between
Glicknan & Bernstein on the Hew York battlefield. ITaturally, the one with
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the best weapons aiid the most aan-iunition, will win the fight*
WPA (ILL) PROJ, 30275
Llr« Glickman has anno^jinced that already he lias signed the Corriedian,
Isador Meltser, Becks'- Frani:, and ILx. and I^rs, Teitlebaum of the Vilna Troup.e.
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Jorward June 5, 1921
JMIM
WPA (ILL) PROJ J0274
Gllckmaii*8 Palace Theater
presents
Max Oable and Jenny Ooldetkin
in
"Mother's Prayer*
Friday, Satnrday and Sundqr
(ADV.)
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Forward, May 20, 1921
Glickman's Palace Theatre
Presents
The World's ttreatest Artist
Madame Oretta Meyers
i n
"Medda" "by Jacob Gordon
Tues* May 2U, and all week,
(Adv. )
JEWISH
^^^^ OIL) PHOl 30275
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Tonrard Uajr 12» 1921
aiickman*8 Palace Theater
preeente
llr« Leon Blank in
"▲ friend in Idfe**
Uonda7, Toesdagr, Wedneedagr, and Thnrsdagr
(Adr)
JlflSH
WPA(1LL)PRCJJQ275
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Forward lUgr 10. 1921 ^^^'^^ O^O PRGlSOm
Gllolcman^s Palace Theater
Present 8
Leon Blank in
"The Drankard<* written bgr William Siegel
Friday t Saturday, and Sunday
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Forward Uay 8, 1921
JWISH
WPA(!'Jt.)PROJ.3Q27i
Pala43e Theater
featuring
Leon Blank in a special perforoanee
"Ihe Proletarian Curse"
(adr)
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Jc:Co"b Ben -t^ni :.t t^p ;:er"^nrnrncf Siinc''^^, !'-:^ ", ir. t^^r Prince?'- '^e-'^er.
?he Lite^rry Lranrtic So'^iot^r wil^- pr^s-^rt
"At ''ornin-" V I- L. Peretr.
(Ac^t)
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ILixvLT ice Schwar t z
in
'^Tiie SlacksiTiith's D^-o^hter"
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Forward. Hay 2, 15^1,
tjjj'K ion
.,r.. (iLL.)PROJ.
Palace Theatre
TiAS:i]ceritz*£ Great Uaster-Fiece
"A Pauper's Lrearn"
otarrir^ Llaui^ice Schwartz
?aes.-V/8d.-:-.a-Thurs.
( Adv. )
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rorvrar.l. Lay 1, I92I
Palace Tlieatre
- Presents - ' ^
*MciU.lxL^^ tj \^ ..l\* i.11. wu y..^
"It Is Difiicult lo Be a Jevr" - oy
Sliolor. Aleicher.
S^i.odai^, Hay Ist
(Adv. )
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£0r;.7ard, I'ay If 1921.
Play House presents
Jacol:) Ben Ani
in
1 ^.V, !l
JE;VI3H
"oainson and Delilc?Jri
i;7ith Pauline Lord and Hotert Heinz
liondajs Hay 2. (Adv.)
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JEi'/ISK
WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
FoTOard, April 29, 1921*
Gartners Theater.
Friday night, Saturday matinee and night
The last performance in Gartners Theater
The close of the season
The Galician Musician will be played*
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Torwards April 23 t 1921
Oertnere Theater
In honor of Passorer
Saturday and Sonday matinee and night.
The beet comedj with an Interesting- plot*
"The Cantor* e Daqghtere** In U acts*
Please come In time ae the eeate are not reserved*
^PA(11UPR0J.302?£
(Adr)
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For^ar^, March 30, 1921.
Crartner's Theatre
J2TISE
WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30271
1
^Warning to Mothers] Today - Matinee and llight.
We will present Guard Girls Against Dance Halls >
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A Plg7 in U. Acts
Monday and Tuesday*
A New Shame
(Adv.)
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Palace Theatre
WPA(!LL)PR0J.3i]2.Zf
Thursday - Friday Tight £.
Saturday and Sunday Iv:atlnt?e r-nd Ilight, Llarch J^t April 1, 2 and 3»
Bessie Thone.shefsky
'in
Yosele— Cclboynik, in U Acts, oy Borris Thonashefskj'-,
under direction of Jacct Cohen
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Torjard, March 17, 1921 • ^
Palace Theatre ,
Monday lTl£;ht, ilarch 21st, - Sessie Thomashefsl^y
In Her Success -. . .
«
The Immigrant illllicnaire
Tiierday night, ilarch 22. L^^dies' lli^ht.
The Best Seat In The House Tor A Lady, 50 Cents.
The 2astard,
hy Jacot Gordon,
Will Be Pla^red.
(AdvO
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Palace Theatre
■ Sunday Matinee and ITight - Mme. Valier
■ in
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Monday ITight - Lime. Valier^c Farewell Performance
V
Kreutzer Sonata
Uext rTeek. Ccmes Bessie Thomashef sky.
Tuesday TTight, March l^i A Perfcrmance in Honor of Our Beloved
Comedian, Mr. David Scheirholz in -
Fathefly Love
Mr. Scheinholz in the main comical role - David Kishke.'
' (Adv. }
JEWISH.-
WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
Mr. Scheinho
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JE7ISH
WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
Forward, March 12, 1921.
Gartner's Theatre
Do You Know li^^at Love Means ?
Today, Saturday and Sunday. - Matinee - Hifrht
Gartner's Theatre Will Precent:
Park Love
Monday and Tuesday a new production is beirs prepared
in honor of Pi.irim
Ahasuerus
(AdvO
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'jTTISH
FonT^rd, llarch. c, 1521
VVPA (ILL) PROJ 30276
Star of Llecca - A Fcrmer Jev,ish Ferform'^r
Mr« Franlc Shmuckler, *he personal representative of Miss Anna Tabal:, told
us the follor;irg regarding the ycing Jevrish Prirr'.a Donna of Uecca, rhich is new
"being played at the Auditorium Theatre. She began her career at eight years of
age and ^vithin the ten years that she has "been on the 3t^;!ge she h^as developed
into one of the most famous of the yo^:iJCl^ prima donnas. Ter years ago, Miss
Tahak appeared in Boris Thamoshifsliy^s Peoples Ther/tre in Blind Love, and then
left 77ith the entire conrpany for Chi-^ago. That was the first tirae Miss Tahak
ever was outside of I7ew York,
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JEWISH
WPA (!LL)PROJ. 30275
Forward, March 5, 1921.
Gartners Theater,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday matinee and night
King Lear
with new costumes and new decorations.
Monday and Tuesday, a new play.
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JEWISH
WPA (ILL) PROJ- 30275^
Forward, March 2, 1921,
Tomorrow at the Palace Theater, Wednesday ni^ht, March 2nd. Honor perform-
ance for our musical director and composer, David Hirsch.
Chantsha in America - will he played.
Special for this occasion a religious concert hy Cantor A, I. Manovitz, accom-
panied "by a magnificent choir and double orchestra.
Workmen's Circle branches, societiiss, relief vereins, and lodges can buy
through the months of March and April, $310.00 worth of tickets for $100.00
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JEWISH
W?.A (ILL) PROj. 3027-^
Forward. March 2, 1921.
The Mute - hy A. Vaiter, will he played hy the Literary Dramatic Society,
2 P. M. Sunday, March 6th, at the Princess Theater, Clark and Jackson Blvd.
Be prepared with tickets. The entire proceeds go for The Defense League.
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JEWISH
=N?A (!IL)PR0J.3C275
Forward, March 1, 1921,
This week in Glickman's Palace Theater.
Madam Jennie Valier will play, Thursday night, March 3rd, in Jacob Gordon's
Mirele Afres
Friday night, Saturday matinee and night, Sunday matinee and night, March Uth-
5th - 6th
Za Za - hy Bert an and Simon,
The last farewell performance - Monday night, March 7th
SaJcho - hy Jacob Gordon.
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JEWISH
Forward^ February 22, 1921 WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
Glickman's Palace Theatre
Today - Tuesday, ITovember 22
The Yeshlva Student
Thursday evening, February 2k\ the first performance:
Chayim in America
Friday evening, Saturd^ay and Sunday matinee, and evening:
Madame Jenny Wolier
in
Miriam EfwcS
By Jacob Grordon
Monday evening, February 2S: One performance only:
Madame X
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JET7ISH
Porjmrd, February 22, 1921 ^,p,^ ^^^, PRO J, 30275
Wednesday evening, March 2. Evening in honor of our Music
Director and Composeri David Hirsh.
The Play Will Be:
Hantshke in America
(Adv. )
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JEITISH
Fonmrd, Feb. 13, 1921* WPt/V^r^
Glicknian's Palace Theatre
Thursday Evening, February 17
DI.ALIOITDS
The Greatest Actress on the Yiddish Stage,
Lime Jennie Wolier
in
THE DAIISEUSE
Friday evening; Saturday and Sunday Matinees a Evenings
(Adv. )
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JEWISH
WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
\
Forwardt February 11, 1921.
Gartner's Theater.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday matinee and evening
Monday, Tuesday
Fordt the Anti-^Semite
in three acts
Broken Hearts.
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JEWISH
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WPA (!LL>PROJ.3L)27i
Forwards February 6, 1921,
' , For the first time in America, Pride by Sholom Asch, will be produced and un-
der his personal direction* The performance will take place Sunday, Feb. 20th,
in the Princess Theater.
Literary Dramatic Society.
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JSWISH
Forward, February 4, 1921,
Gartner' s Independence Theater.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday matinee and evening
When One Lpves A Lftui .
Monday and Tuesday evening
The 7/edding Day>
WPA(1LUPR^- 302/0
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Forward < January 31, 1921.
Glickman^'s Palace Theater*
Tonight -
The Bastard
f
Tomorrow, Tuesday evening -
The Girl of the West
Thursday and Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday matinees and evenings
Herr Boris Umashevsky, in
The Cantoris Wife*
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JEWISH
WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30276
Forward, January 10, 1521.
Palace Theater. Monday and Tuesday evening, January 10th and 11th, Miss Annie
Meltzer and the entire cast in
Tsiphe the Widow,
Thursday evening, January 13th, Joseph Kessler produces for the first time
The Tiger, hy Coml>lut.
Friday. Saturday and Sunday evenings, Saturday and Sunday matinees - Joseph
Kessler in
The Qreat Question, hy Z. Luhin.
The Bestard, "by Jacob Oordon, will he presented
Tuesday evening, JanuarylSth, in honor of our artist - Jacoh Cohen,
?*::*;
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^^^^ OIL) PRDJ. 3027^
Porrrard, December 20 » 1920
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20ME0 and JULIET (In Yiddish)
:■. » .
Shakesperean Play
at the
Palace Theatre
Monday Evening, January 3»
(Adv.)
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Forward, December 19, 1920.
The Palace Theater presents Joseph Kessler in
"His '.Tife"
Tuesday evening.
JEWISH
VVPA(IU,)FR0j.3a275
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JEWISH
Forward, December 13, 1920.
Palace Theater, presents Joseph Kessler in
The Only Son
yVP." (ILL.) PROJ 30275
Thursday, December 23rd,
11 A 1 d (1)
Forward, December 17, 1920.
Gartners Theater, presents
The Two Brides
Comedy Drama "by M. Cohen, Pridey, SatTirday, and Sunir^y.
JEWISH
.^.^(lLL)f^RGjJG2?S
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Forward, December lU, 1^20.
Gartner's Independence Theater, presents
The Manipc
Wednesday, December l^th.
JEWISH
WPA (ILL) f^ROJ J0275
ILA 1 d (1)
JEWISH
WPA (ILL) PROJ JQ^7i
Forward, December 8, 1920,
Bush Tezople Theater, Conrad Ziderman, director, presents Sholom Ash^s
*0od of Revenge"
adults only
Friday, Decemher 10th at 8:15 P. M.
II A 3 d (1)
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II D 10
JEWISH
WPA(1LL)PR0J.3G275
Forward, December 7, 1920.
Dwinsk Relief, requests all countrymen and friends to take tickets for the
theater "benefit given Thursday eve. Dec. 19th, at the Palace Theater.
to see
"The Jewish Heart*
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IX B 1 d
JEWISH
WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
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Forward, Deceoter 7, 1920.
i-> 1-,
The Literary and Dramatic Society will have a visitor in Chicago, the noted
Jewish poet and dramatist, David Pinsky*
In honor of his presence, the society will present his well known drama,
"Everyone With His Gtod" in U acts. It will be presented at the Princess The*
ater, Sunday December 19th.
II A 3 d (1) JBWISH
W?A(ILU?ROJ^30275
Forward. 1)6061111)6 r 7t 19?0«
Tuesday 6 veiling December lUth, a play will be given in honor of Anna
Hettzer ->
"The Immigrant Boy**
II A 3 d (1) JEWISH
rf^r^A(!LL)PkCJ.30275
Forward. December 5, 1920.
A new comedy \>y the well known English author, Montague aiass, entitled "His
Honor A'be Potash" will appear, shortly, at Woods Theater, with Barney Bernard,
II A 3 d (1)
JEWISH
VVPA (ILL) PROj J0276
Forward, November 12, 1920.
aiickman's Palace Theater, Today, Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday mati-
nee and evening, for the first time, a great sensational melodrama with music.
The Nestling
in U acts - hy N. Rakoff
Produced "by Jacob Cohen.
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JEWISH
fiPk (ILL,) PROJ. 30275
Forward « November 1, 1920,
Glickman^s Palace Theater
Tuesday evening, November 2nd, Election day
Elias Glickman
as Feitel Pavolia, in the
Immigrants
by Shackovitch
Wednesday evening, November 3rd, Benefit for Carpenters Union, local 504
t«5-v The Power of Love
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Thursday evening, November 4th, Ladies Night
The Yeshiva Student
Friday evening, Saturday matinee and evening and Sunday matinee and evening,
November 5th, 6th and 7th
A Woman *s Secrete
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JEWISH
WPAdLDPROJ. 30276
P-^rward. Cctoter 2Sth, 19 2Q.
Gartners Theatre
12 and Irdeoendence 31vd,
Have you seen Dar.ce-^zc fr^r. Pcir'i.^? If not, cone to Tr-irt^er'^ Th.e'..itre
Friday, jat-^Arc" y , ^w Junc:r^ ^ir-tinee anc ^•':^:'^ir\^ '^:hen the Danne:ice, from
Paris ^'\^\ "be :erfnr:nec '^ t'-'ree acts 7;ith nuch sin£in.:r anr dancin^c.
!»!ondaj^ to Thursday the Spa'^is'-^. Inniiisition, ■'Tl historic o.jeretta 1^.
four acts -'ill be ^.rtrsenved.
(Adv. )
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WPA (iLDPROJ.30?76
FORyARD, October 27, 1920 •
Gliokman*8 Palace Theatre
On Friday evening,
Saturday Matinee, and evening, and Sunday Uatinee, October 29-30-31.
Will be presented for the first time a beautiful life drama •
••Face to Face With Tour Relatives'*
in Poland and Latvia.
II A 3 d (1)
JEWISH
WPA (ILL) PR03. 30275
Forward , October 22, 1920,
PALACE THEATRE
Friday evening, Saturday matinee and evening and
Sunday matinee and evening, October 22 - 23 - 24
The Best Farce Comedy
Business and Pleasure
10 good song numbers.
Soon, the greatest sensation in America will be here.
Face to Face.
ILa^LHI
Chic--ro Fo-w:-rr. O^to'^:>^r '^It^t, IQPO.
JE7;iSK
WPA (!LL)PR0j.3Q27i
T:A:Lce Theatre
Thurs.^ay,Octol>-r 21. I92O.
This evevAn^i -L-^.'Ues nifht.
The Childrr^n of The Stre-t.
■^Tr
i^v^ry v^rson will get the hest seat ^or . ^0^
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JEWISH
WPA (ILL) PROJ, 30275
Forrard, OctoTDer 19, 1520,
Oartner's Theater,
Today, Wednesday until Thursda^^.
Joseph and His Brothers,
Benefits are Sold from $1CO.OO - $125.00 - and $U5.00
Guaranteed Profits,
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JEWISH
WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
J Jewish Forward, September 10, 1920,
The Chicago Dramatic Society has "mounted the rings of the ladder of success"-
it has moved into Wood's Theater in the Loop. They will present their productions,
every two weeks.
They have united with the Socialist Singing Verein, the latter will fill all 5;
choir needs in the various dramas produced hy the Society.
The orchestra will "be the Socialist orchestra.
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II A 3 d (1)
JEWISH
VVPA (ILL) PROJ. 30276
Jewish Forward, September 3t 1920*
Gartner's "Independence Theater opens this evening with full "Pomp and
Circumstance".
( This theater was of a lower class than Glickman's, concerning itself with
comedy and musical comedy only. Its two stars for the 1920-21 season were S&m
Leavenworth and Hyman Frizant, "both comedians).
n A 3 d (1)
JEWISH
WPMILU PROi 3a2;&
Forward. September 3. 13^ •
Elias ?• Glickman, is a Chicago product, He is one of the pioneer the-
ater entrepreneurs in Chicago, and in America and also one of the foremost dramat-
ic artists. Glickman, as manager and proprietor, does not act, often.
"We have nothing of which to he ashamed Everyone acknowledges that the
Palace Theater it the most "beautiful in America When we will enter the Pal-
ace Theater, one shall think he is in a New York Theater.
II A -^ d (1)
JEWISH
WFA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
-I
Jewish Forward, September 3f 1920»
"We have prepared a large repertoire, we have several "beautiful dramas of 0
Ossys Dimov; we will produce his Bronx Express, with the same staging as in New
York, and we also will produce Dimov' s new drama "Stranger than Love?,,.
We have secured the services of the Yiddish-Russian artists, Anastasin Orzhevska
and Leonid Sniegov, who will appear in the outstanding works of Gorki, Artzi-
hasheff , Andrew, and other Russian artists".
Mr, Jacoh Cohen
Grlickman's Theater.
II A 3 d (1)
JEWISH
WPA (lit) PRC3. 3027^
Forward, August 29, 1920.
Grand Opening of Glickinan* s Palace Theater,
Ellas F. Glickman presents the following cast:
Men • Jacob Cohen, David Levenfiin, Elias F, Glickman, Sam Gershonsong, Herr
Fogelnert, David Yanuar, David Sheinholtz, and Joseph iJeinstoch,
Wooaen - Yet la Bloick, Tilly Rabinowitz, Annie Frank, Leah Asther, and Anna
Meltzer.
Music Directors and Composers - David Hirsch and Mortimer Glickman*
Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday matinee and evening.
Free Love
in 4 acts with music • by !• Koloraonovitch.
II A 3 d (1)
JEWISH
WPA (ILL.) PROJ. mih
Forwards August 22, 1920.
Chicago will have but one Tiddieh Theater this season (1920-21) and that will
be Glickman^s Palace Theater.
I
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JEWISH
WPA (ILL) PROi 30275
Forward, August 15, 1920*
The Yiddish theater season (1920-21) will open September 2nd, in the Palace The-
ater, announced Mr* Glickman, manager of the theater •
Mr. Glickman further announces that while in New York, he arranged for a most ex-
cellent cast for the theater and that he also secured a number of new plays*
II A 1 d (1) JEWISH
•,.••■ WPA (ILL.) PROJ. 30276
Forward, Jiine 6, 1920.
Empire Theater.
News. News.
MMe. Bessie Thoraashefski with Sanruel Rosenstein in their last farwell performan-
ce.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night
Minke the Servant Oirl.
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JEWISH
WPA (ILL) PROl 3027b
• Forward, June U, I92O.
Gartners Independent Theater.
Friday and Saturday, June U, and 5. Gartners Theater will present
Off the Beaten Path, ty &arner.
Sunday matinee and nighty June 6
Torn Flowers.
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JEWISH
WPA (ILL.) PROJ. 3027i
Porward , May 50, 1920.
Empire Theater.
Today matinee and night, welcome our guest, Mr. Mark Arnstein. The Mggest
sensation of this century. Max Groldherg presents that great artist, Mme.
Bessie Thomasef ski, and the great romantic lover, Mr. Samuel Rosenstein, in
Mark Arnstien' s musical comedy,
Before the Wedding
A large choir from the Chicago Opera Company. A large Symphony Orchestra, un- '
der the direction of David Hirsch.
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JEWISH
WPA (III.) PROJ. 30275
Forward. May 27, I92O,
. ;
In Memory of Jacob Gordon.
Jaco"b Gordon's "best drama - God - Man and Devil, will l3e presented Sunday-
night, May 6th» In the Central Music Hall, Van Buren St. and Michigan Blvd.
under the auspices of the Literary Dramatic Society.
f
Tickets are 50^ i 83^ and 1.10, including war tax. Tickets can be purchased
at Forward office 1128 Blue Island Ave., D. Stein, 1012 S. Marshfield Ave. ,
L. Herman, I309 S. Karlove Ave., telephone, Lawndale 31^3 f *^^ 2» Shusterman,
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Forward, May 17, 1920. »VPA (IlD PRCJ.302/^
Palace Theater.
Tuesday, 'JZednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday night - Saturday and
Sunday matinee, Edwin A* Relkin presents Boris Thomashef ski and Regina Zuker«
. berg and a company of 25 singers, players and dancers in the new operetta
The Old Melody by Thoraashefski
in 4 acts
Music by Rumshinski - Enlarged Symphony Orchestra.
Next attraction - Leon Blank, Dora 'JZeisraan and Isadore Meltzer in a new play
Blind Men
Lodges, Unions and Relief Societies, you can purchase tickets on percentage
basis, in advance for future attractions.
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W^MILUPRCJ, 30275
Forward, May 9, 1920 •
At the request of the general public, The Big Prize by Sholorn Alechem, folks
comedy in 4 acts, will be produced in memory of Sholora Alechem, Sunday night,
May 23rd at 8 P. M.
For technical reasons, this performance was postponed from the 16th to the
23r3 of May*
Central Music Hall, Van Buren and Michigem Blvd. Produced by the Literary
Dramatic Society.
L# Herman, business manager. Ben 2ion Gordin, director.
There is a large demand for tickets.
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Forward, Ttoy 6, 1920 •
Palace Theater •
Tonight, Thursday - The last performance of the Moscow artists
The Live Corpse by Tolstoi
Friday and Sunday night, Saturday and Sunday matinee
The Price of a Girl^s Good Time
B» Isadore Lilien
JEWISH
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Girls under 16 will not be admitted^
Soon we will have Boris Thomashef ski and Company* Leon Blank, Dora 'J7eisman
and Company*
Organizations c€ua buy tickets now, for future attractions, on percentage basis.
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JBfflSH
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Forward. !iay 1, 1920 •
Gartners Theater.
Friday and Saturday matinee and night, Gartners entire company will present
MaTima^s Millions
Sunday matinee and night
Golden Age
Monday to Thursday
The Sacred Hymn
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Forward, April .26, 1920.
The Chamsker Relief Society.
The Chamsker Relief Society is giving a benefit performance in Palace Theater
Tuesday April 27th.
A Girl frotg the Next fforld will be played.
Miss Meltzer will play the leading role.
You will enjoy this play. Your laughter here will help the unfortunate
across the sea.
The Committee.
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Forward, April 23, 1920.
Eiiipire Theater. Farewell performance.
ClarA Rafala, Wednesday night, April 28th. This will be the last appearance
of this great artist who is saying farewell to her thousands of friends and
listeners, until next season.
On this occasion our artist will portray characters in the follov/ing 4 acts.
1. Shularnith - 1st act
2. The Stepchild - 2nd act
3. 7/here are our children? • 3rd act
4. Kreitzer Sonata - 4th act.
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Forward. April 15, 1920.
Eii5)ire Theater,
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Saturday matinee and night. Sunday matinee and night, The Step Child, "by
Isadore Lilien.
• Hme Clara Hafala in her famous role, Yehudith - The Dan^ter of Zion.
MB^l^Hi
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Forward, April I5, 1920,
Witebaker,
A theatrical performance is to be given by the Witebaker Social League, Fri«
day night, April l6th at the Palace Theater, The Jewish Daughter will be
played for the first time in Chicago.
All Witebaker landsleit are asked to come to this benefit* Tickets can be
purchased Thursday night at Mr. N. Gedski, 361I W. 12th St., and Friday
nigbt at the box office*
With regards
The Committee.
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Llonday iTi£:ht, April U* Only One Performance,
lime. Thomashef sky's. The Two Mothers
Tuesday Ili^^t, April 5th.
Benefit Performance In Honor Of Our Le-'dir^ Lady
ilrs* Tetta 31ock
We V7ill present The Slnty^ht^r,
"by Jacob Gordon,
^ith Lime. Yetta Block, in her Great Art Hole as Esterke
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Forward, January 2, 1920.
Sholom Alechim, the immortal poet, humorist and writer, left us reroem-
hrances to he reed with laughter and tears. The outstanding comedy known as
"The Great Winnings," is being presented for the fourth time by the Literary
and Dramatic Society this Sunday December 5th, 2 p.m. at the Princess Theater,
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FORWARD- SEPTEIIBER 14, 1919.
PALACE THEATRE
Today' 8 Matinee & Evening
Joseph Kessler in Z Libin's 4 act drama
THE GSIEAT QUESTION.
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FORIARD, September 12, 1919. "^^^ (iU.) PROi 3G27b
The nev theatre in Douglas Park Auditorium opens today under the direction
of Joseph Oberlander and Abraham Mason.
Tonight and Saturday evening, Steinberg's ••Sister versus Sister" will be
presented. Sunday evening a four art drama. **Uen of Sin** will be given.
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FORWARD September 12, 1919. - "' L) PRQj 302^5
The actors and the management of Glickman's Palace Theatre are proud of the
fact that they were successful in presenting one drama for an entire two
weeks .
^ This is a cause for painful laughter. In New York, a successful play is good
] for the entire season, and neither the actors nor the management worry about new
works. Even Philadelphia, irtiose Jewish population is 100,000 less, than
Chicago's, provides seven to eight weeks run for various presentations.
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^•VP^ (ILL,) PROJ. 3Gm
Last week Eugene Spliraeh, sold a play which
will be shortly produced in the finplre Theatre. The work is modern and
discusses an important problem of life.
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FORWARD Sept. 10, 1919. ^VPA (ilL) PROj 302/^
Bnpire Theatre
Friday Evening the 12th
Saturday & Sunday Uatinee - and Evening.
September 13 & 14*
Ur. Jacob Silber A Une. Clare Raf&ila
The first time in Chicago.
••A MOTHJER^ 8 SACRIFICE''
by Zolataroveky
Great melodrama with music.
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FORWARD -September 5, 1919.
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The two ••Big Brothers, the ••Empire & the Palace" also have a ••Small Brother"
i-Grartner*s ••Independence^^ theatre, Roosevelt Road and Independence Blvd»
Gartner has no pretensions for the bigger things in drama.
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FORWARD August 21, 1919
Eknpira llieatre
Jacob Sllbert and Clara Rafola
in
Cliildren Come Kom6| by Zolatorevsky
Directed by Jacob Silbert
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We wish to announce to the Chicago Jewish public that we have organized a troupe^ of
first class actor s, all with good voices , capable in song, and all young.
Regard this personnel of the troupe •
Messrs: Mesdames
Jacob Silbert Clara Rafola
Herr. Kroner Rosa Bialis
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Herr. Rosenstein
Herr, Bulman
Herr» Friedman
Herr* Weinstock
Herr. Roeenthcd
Herr* Frizont
Kerr. Epstein
Herr. David Hirsh
FORyARD August 21, 1919 (Empire Theatre) #2
- Music Director
Tilly Rabinowitz
Morris Kroner
Matilda Finkel stein
Rosa Silbert
Union Workmens* Circle branches, Societies, schools, lodges and individuals
can secure benefits by selling tickets for a percentage. Our books are
open for the season 1919-1920.
(Adv.)
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Jewidi
Forward, Jtaiguet 21, 1919.
Joseph Kessler in Gliclrman* s
Palace Iheatre
Twelfth St. Comer Blue Island Ave.,
First performance of Messrs. Kessler, Levlnson, and
Gllekman. Friday ^ Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Saturday and Simday matinees , August 29- 30.
Ubnday (Labor Cay) Uatinee & Evening.
The first time in Chicago. *«A MAIDENS DREAM**
Great drama in 4 aets with music and dance
by Max Gibbel.
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Forward, August 21, 1919 • #2
JEWISH
The Cast.
Joseph Kessler
David Levinson
Chas* Glickman
H. Goldberg
H. Gershonaen
H« Bakshitzky
H* Shiago
Harry Shore
H* Hockstein
Mme Axelrod
Ume Fanny Reinhardt
Miss Becky Fi-ank
Miss Groffer
Molly Cohen
Dave Calmus
and the most beautiful and beloved soubretto of the Yiddish stage
Miss Annie Meltzer
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III a Daily Jev/lsh Courier, Aug. 28, 1919.
lY
TH3 0PTi3-IING 0? TET^ JLMSH TILiL\TRIC-^i SjLIoCN
by
Dr. 3. M. Melamed
The openin.^ of the Jev/ish theatrical season in Chicago has been for many ^rears
an inspiration to many of our journalists v/ho have used it as an opportunity
to discuss topics of the da:/, as .veil as to make profound and wise observations ^
about the J"ev:ish theater. I hereupon declare that I have no intention of writ- ^^
ing a polemic on the subject of our dramatic literature, because I do not v/ish ^
to injure the Jewish theater v/hich is a popular and highly beneficial public in-
stitution. Ver^' fev; Jewish theaters can withstand objective criticism, and ver^^ :^
few of then are institutions. of art in the true sense of the v;ora. The Jewish £
theater is not to be judged from an aesthetic standpoint but rather from a stand- c>
point of socio-philanthropy, of usefulness, and of f^eneral mass education. ^
Naturally, it is also an amuseiaent center for the Jevjish masses. This guarantees^
its popuLarity, and therefore, it can grow and prosper. The Jewish press in Amer-
ica shows no progress at the present time because of the decline in its circula-
tion, as a result of the cessation of immigration for the past five years. VJhi,le
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the Jev;ish press is Inr^-ly de'n-jndent upon riass imiii^ration, the Jo.vish
theater has ^rov/n by leaps and bounds in the last five years. The niiraber of
Je'vish theaters in i\merica has doubled in the laat five ^rears, because the Jev/-
ish theater does not depend urioii Jev;ish irriiiir-ration, .jaericanized and /iiaarican-
bom Jews nlso attend the Je.vish theater regularly, and as our theater is in -^
addition an iiaport.mt socio-philanthropic center, it is now the most si^j;nificant 3
institution of the Jev/ish riasjos in /jnerica. That explains vmy our theater ocvju--::i
pies such a prominent placo in our public life and .;hy the nasses are so ^•^reatl^'' p
interested in it. ^
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The present tneater oeu.'ion, v;hich bep;ins toiaorrovj throu;^hout /unerica, in ITevv ^
York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltijiore, Chicago, and other cities v.ith a larr:^e S
Jev/isii population, is attracting, the speci.-il attention of the liiasses because a en
keen conpetition has developed every.vhere in regard to the Je-vish theater, and
because a considerable number of new theaters have been opened this year. Quan-
tity alv/ays has a certain attraction for the public and nurabers always impress
it. naturally, it l1..:>o expects a certain _^iiount of/ improvement in the theater
as •: result of this competition because ovor^r'' manar^er v;ill try his best to sat-
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isfy the public.
The increa3inr7: number of Jewish theaters v;ill certainly lead to specialization
in Jewish theatrical art: one theater ;vill devote itself to serious drunia; a
second, to operettas; a third, to psycholo^^-^ical plays; a fourth, to couedies,
etc. It is very likel^r that throufii this procedure the number of Jewish theater- ^
goers v;ill increase. Until nov; the number of Je;;ish theatergoer^^ aiiounted to no ^
more than fifteen per cent of the Jewish population, but as a resilt of this cora- ^
petition, it may rise to twenty per cent, or perhaps to twenty-fivo per cent. <^
The general tendency of the Jcvrish theater today is to bocone more and more an 2
amusement center, especially since a nev; company has been formed in Nev; A^'ork, ^
which will devote itself entirolv to serious drama of literar:'" value.. Many of
our readers will perhep3 bo unable to understand this tendency. They v;ill say
to themselv3s: the times are so deplorable, the lot of oui* people is so trs^gic
that it is impossible to amuse oneself. But that is a v/rong attitude. ;jhen a
Jev/lsh ne./spaper re^d^r is unable to scan tho news v;ithout lurining across items
dealing v/ith the murder of Je;vs and pogroms, he needs a place to v;hich he can
en
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escapo fron this pop;ro!n atmosphere* The more con'sistently the Jev/ish
press prints the nev/G of slaughter and pogrom, the more neceGsar^;- an amusement
center like the Jewish theater becomes.
One can, therefore, v;ell imagine that the managers of the Jev/ish theaters will ^
concentrate on light and arausing pi -ys for this coming season and that Boris ^
Thomashevslc:;-, king of the Jewish operetta stars, .vill reign not only on Second :::v
Avenue in Nev; York, but in the provincial tovms as v;ell, p
In Ghicr.go th.:? present season v;ill be an extraordinary one. Three Jewish theaters g
are opening here: the Emr^ire Theater, Glickman's Palace Theater, and Gertner's '""■
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Independence Theater, V/e can expect keen competition v;hen the managers present ^
their opening production. Then the real ^ntertainmenj^ offensive v;ill begin, Di
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The Yiddish Folic Sta^e will present a reading froiTi the drama
"Vulaen the Plague Rules" in U acts by David Danlc, Tuesdays August 12,
in Workers Institute, lOOoS Ashland Blvd.
COilE IIT, 32 PHOMPI - because we will have free discussion.
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Daily Jewish Courier. July 30, 1919*
TV/0 JSV/ISPI THEAT3HS FOR CHICAGO 1IEI^:T SEASOIT
It appears that Chicago will have two Jewisn theaters next season; one, the
Empire Theater, the other, the Palace Theater. Mr,. Zuckerberg and lur* Palei,
managers of the Empire Theater, announce that ari^angements have been made
for the famous actor Jacob Silberg, and Prima Donna, J^ladam Clara Kafalo, and
other actors to appear at this theater. The opening night has not yet
been set.
lar. Ellis F. Glickman, the leaseholder of the Palace Theater, informs us
that his theater will open on August 29, with a company whose cast he will
announce shortly.
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Forward, July U, 1919.
The Closing of the Yiddish Theater Season in Chicago,
By Eugene (Yonoh) •
It is true, that the past season has shown a noticeahly reformed theater,
"but it has yet to reach the high levels which it should attain. It was shajneful
and painful to observe, at times, the idiotic, trashy plays which were presented
and in which great artists made themselves appear ridiculous.
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THBATRRS AND CHARITIES
(Editorial)
The Smpire Theater ended its season jresterday. In other Jewish communities
the theater is a private enterprise , but in Chicsigo it is a communal institu-
tion* It is the only Jewish center here of literature and art, as well as
of philosophy. Therefore its fate must interest all Chicago Jews who desire
that such a center shall remain in existence.
In the history of the Jewish theater of Chicago, the season just closed yester
day will be considered the most remarkable because it was, from every stand-
point, very fruitful. Never before has Chicago seen so many tioily great
Jewish dramas^ nor greeted so many great artists as it did this past season*
Chicago may be a provincial city, but we doubt very much whether even one
Jewish theater in New York presented any finer performances this last season,
or satisfied their audiences to any greater extent than was done here in
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Qiicago. The directors of the Empire Theater , Mr. Tzukerberg and Mr» Falei,
spared no efforts to bring before the Chicago Jewish public the best to be
gotten in the field of theater art and literature* The best actors from
New Torli^ both young and old, played for many months in good plays, which
drew the great masses of people to the theater*
Thus, for the first time we witness Chicago as a theater-loving city in
which Chicago Jews are eager to patronize Jewish theater art if the theater
directors can furnish good actors and good plays*
It can be said, without exaggeration, that more Chicago Jews attended the
Jewish theater this year than in previous years* It is also important to
emphasize this—that throughout the entire season, the Empire Theater presented
no plays that a conservative person could not see or enjoy* Not by sensational,
humorous plays but by good sober dramas and good actors were the theater
directors able to fill their house night after night* The public is indebted
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to them for this and thanks should be offered by all who are especially
interested in a good Jewish theater in Chicago.
Because of their excellent accomplishments during this last season, the
Empire Theater has gained the confidence of the great masses as well as of
the educated. We can only hope that in the future the theater directors will
follow in this same direction and will pursue the same principles they
established this last season. Only then will they be certain that the masses
and classes will in the future too be ready to patronize the performances
which last year proved to be a blessing to the Jewish community of Chicago*
Of no less importance than as an cart center is the need of the theater as a
philanthropic center. Many philanthropic societies owe part of their existence
to the Jewish theater. Not all of our readers Icnow that during the last
theater season a sum of two hundred thousand dollars was collected for the
various Jewish philanthropic enterprises. Almost all charitable circles and
many social organizations on Chicago* s West Side haye, through benefit
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performances in the Empire Theater, collected hugb sums of money which
enabled them to carry on their work* The Chicago committee of the Denver
Sanatorium has in itself , through a number of benefit performances , collected
many thousands of dollars* Many smaller circles , auxiliaries , etc# could
not exist without the theater* In a word, our Jewish theater in Chicago is,
next to the Federated Charities , the largest philanthropic agency in our
community* Therefore » those representing our community must take a greater
interest in the Jewish theater* Th^y should patronize it oftener, and, as
far as possible, ccu:^ for it, that it may have a secure and undisturbed
existence* The better the Jewish theater in Chicago, the more it can accom-
plish for the community, and the more it can contribute in the field of art,
literature, and philanthropy*
Unfortunately, up to the present time, we do not see that the ccxmounitj leaders
have been taking any actiye interest in a Jewish art institution which is
also a great center for every kind of communal activity* Only a numbered
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group of persons who are very much attached to Jewish literat\ire and art^
itopported the Jewish theater's struggle for existence this last season*
If the Jewish theater were only an art institution it could not take the
liberty of demanding patronage of people who are not interested in Jewish
art and literature* But^ as we have shown by cold facts, it is also one
of the greatest philanthropic and socio-economic agencies in the community*
On these grounds it is the honorable duty of our conmninity leaders , who do
not possess sufficient interest in art| to pay more attention to our Jewish
theater since it spares them much work, effort, and anxiety*
In closing we wish to ei^ress, in the name of all friends of Jewish art and
literature, our thanks to the directors of the Empire Theater for their
efforts to lift Jewish theater art in Chicago to a higher leTel, and for
their honest attempts to give the Jewish public in Caiicago the best and
most beautiful which our literature and theater art possess*
Through their successful work, the directors comforted thousands of Jewish
hearts, brought joy and health to broken Jewish souls, and aid to thousands
of needy and unfortunates*
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LIORRIS 3CFWA3TZ .^TD LLlDAli ZILB:i3T i:[ IBSEN'S "aHOSTo"
Toni,c:ht5 our .'^reat ^est artist, the younr actor, I.lr. Horris Schr;artz, v/ill
present at the Empire Theater Ibsen's fanous draina "Ghosts."
llr. Schvjartz will appear in the difficult leading role of Osv/ald Allwing.
Participating^ in this special production will be the popular and talented
dramatic artist, Lladam Liza Zilbert. She v/ill portray'- the beautiful dramatic
role of Liadam Allwinr,
The actress has coi.ie to Chica{_jo especially to play in this performance.
VJe are certain that all lovers of classical drama and true art will come today
en masse to pack the jlmpire Theater, and to rreet the ruest artists^
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Sunday Jewish Courier, June 15, 1919 •
SONIN
By Dr. S. M. MeloBied
Sonln as a type Is some thousand years old. We Jews, especially, are
famllar with Sonln*s philosophy, which Is also clearly and classically
propounded In the Bible, viz.. Eat and drink because It quickens our senses;
eat and drink, for tomorrow v;e die anjrway. Ludwig IV issued the parable,
"After me the flood, brother; but in the meantime we must live.**
What Artslbashev did to make Sonln Interesting was to place him in a new
sphere. Sonln, the tired Russian Revolutionist, desires suddenly to live
wild and fast, letting others dream of the constitution. The philosophy
of living one's life he teaches to his mother and sister, the latter ruined by
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a charlatan off icer«
Mr. Anshel Shor, a clever theatrical personage from Philadelphia, dramatized
this novel. Not had, though the novel proper is only a nari^tive with a
moral* In the drama, too, there are no developments of conflict, only
episodes to characterize the personality of Sonin# Therefore, none of the
actors have any great roles except the one who plays the lead, Mr. Samuel
Goldenberg, a very versatile actor*
As an actor, Mr. Gtoldenberg occupies first rank at present in the Jewish
stage. Personally I do not know whether he "'s an engineer or an inventor,
but he certainly is a great technician. He displays his talent not by
great gestures or strong motions, but by small details that create a mosaic
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picture which influences less through its colorful tones than through its
fine delicate construction* Besides Mr. Goldenberg has three outstanding
merits, namely, temperament, a lovely means of expression, and a fine
figure. If he does not attract as a lyric tragedian or a grand supple
comedian, he enchants as a clever actor rich in extemporaneous humor. He
sings beautifully and plays well on the clavier.
I could adduce many reasons why it is worth your while to see Samuel
Groldenberg in "Sonin.** But since it is very hot and I am lazy to start
so many themea, I beg that you believe me on my word. Children and girls
under sixteen years not peraiitted, and model people should stay at home.
Of the other members in the troupe who give very good performances, I wish
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to mention Mr. Nathanson, Kr. Ayerlbach, the gifted Becky V/eintraub and
Madame Weintraub. llr. Shveid's role not only brings forth his talent, but
also his temperament* Kay he long live and smoke short pipes, because long
ones are smoked only by suffering personages. The good Izzie Kesier cuts
a splendid officer's figure, and if Becky Frank played Liidame German's
role, it v;ould have been better for all concerned.
There is beautiful singing in the drema, especially by Ayerlbach and Goldenberg.
Good fun is delivered by Mr. Shraukler in his role as Denshtzik. Thank you,
Mr. Goldenbergt Would that the same could be said of all Jewish actors.
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Daily Jewish Courier, June 12, 1919*
AT THE EMPIRE THEATER
Our last guest artist, Llr. Leon Blank, who has so many admirers in
Chicago, and who always plays here to a full house, has not been suc-
cessful with his latest play. He, personally, acted as usual — just as
the audience likes it. His failure, however, should be charged to his
manager, Mr. Edwin Relkin, and to the New York Actors Union which tricked
him. Mr. Relkin was guilty of sending him to Chicago too soon after his
recent success here, and the Actors Union of sending him poor supporting
actors. The Union seems to pity the unfortunates and receives them into
its folds regardless of ability. Therefore, Mr. Blank was tricked.
Naturally, the Union does not have to worry about its good actors; they
make their own way in life. For that reason, it concentrates on these
others, and when the opportunity presents itself, they are sent out.
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This possibly helps the individual player but is a great hindrance to the
Jewish stage, for these players do not hold the Jewish audience. Later,
\fldien a good troupe comes, the public becomes skeptical and unv/illing
to attend, thinking only that they will be fooled again. Such actors
only discredit the stage and its good actors. If the Union had the
interests of the theater at heart, it wDuld be more careful to send out
good supporting actors, and not ^hams'^ who will only ruin the theater.
Vie hope that in the future LIr. Leon Blank will not permit himself to
be led by the nose by either the Actors Union or his manager, Mr. Relkin.
If he cannot get a better troupe than this present one, he should remain
at home and enjoy the much-needed rest he is entitled to after such an
arduous and successful season.
The failure of Mr. Leon Blank is to be regretted since it followed so
close upon his greatest theater success in Chicago. I am referring to
his production of Peretz Hirshbein's ''The Blacksmith's Daughter" supported
by the troupe of Mr* Morris Schwartz. This troupe was triumphantly
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successful. Both the plays that they presented in Chicago, '^The Forsaken
Corner" and "The Blacksmith • s Daughter", were received by the audiences
with indescribable enthusiasm. It appears that our Chicago public
knows how to appreciate good plays and good actors.
In "The Blacksmith's Daughter", Morris Schv/artz and Celia Adler gave
such exceptional performances that the audience was simply enchanted
by their acting. Such scenes as Chicago had never witnessed before
delighted the audiences. The actors were literally carried on the
shoulders of the crowd, while some even stopped to kiss 5tir. Schwartz.
Celia Adler 's acting was one of wonder upon wonder. Often in the same
scene, the entire range of human emotions was brought into play.
Besides, she was original throughout in all her movements. Her role
was so well portrayed that Mr. Hershbein can thank her as much as the
public ^or the success of the perf orraanc^T^.
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Mr. Vichial Goldsmith played the role of a grandfather which the audience
enjoyed immensely. Ludwig Zatz proved, with his small part in the foiirth
act, that an artist can create something out of nothing. Feretz Hirshbein
could never have believed that such an insignificant part as played
by Ludwig Zatz in the ^'Blacksmith^s Daughter" could produce so much
genuine humor and laughter. Now we can readily understand what chances
Mr. Leon Blank could afford to have taken with his present troupe after
these productions with Morris Schwartz, Celia Adler, Ludwig Zatz, and
Vichial Gtoldsmith.
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JZmISH
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2inpire Tlier-tre
Edwin Halkln ani AJishel Shore present,, for the first time in Cliicago,
^ the ^reat Jewish Actor - . .
•• Samuel (xoldenterg
Together V/lth
Beckj' Weintraub, 3eck^^ Trarik, 3orris Cverhauch,
IsQ-dor Kasher, Hark S^rade, A. Goldstein,
Zigmund Sl^mugler and Lucy ueruan
in
Sonin
Friday and Saturda^^
(Adv. )
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Chicago Forward June 2, 1919 ^'^'' ^'^^-) ^HOj. 30275
Empire Theatre Edwin Ralkin Presents
The V/ell Known artist - Vr. Leon Blank
In the most successful Comedy, The Shoe Lltker
Tuesday, Yiednesday, and Thursday Evening, In Honor of Shabbuoth
Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday llatinee and Evening.
Advertisement
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Daily Jewish Courier > May 29, 1919.
PSRETZ KIRSHBiillN'S ^FORSAKEN C0RK3R"
AT THE liMPIRE THEATER
By S. M. Melomed
Peretz Hirshbein is one of those writers ;vho has a "cockeyed''
outlook on life and therefore sees things differently from most
other people. He is a Jewish poet from the rural country, not
simply a country man, but a true dyed-in-the-wool one. To this
very day the tones of the village are more familiar to him than
those of the city. By having a perverted outlook on life, and
being one-hundred-per-cent rural, he was able to write "A Forsaken
Corner,** a genuine Jewish fiery-drama of strong dramatic conflicts,
tragic depth, and of unique Jewish beauty. If Peretz Hirshbein
did not write under the influence of Hauptman, then he surely
is a very original realist. His '-Forsaken Corner** reaches the
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heights of Hauptman's realism.
If he had the good fortune to be born Hirshbein, we mean by that a
poet with many marvelous talents, he also had the good fortune to
meet Morris Schwartz, Ludwig Zatz, and Celia Adler, uhe three artists
responsible for urbanizing "che country man and for putting life,
motion, and passion into his play.
'*A Forsaken Corner" is a drama in three acts. The first act is more than
a poem, or naive folk lyric. The plot is very simple. Note, the grave-
digger, has a daughter, Tzirele, who falls in love with Noah, the son of
Hyman Hersh, the miller. Both Note and Hyman Hersh are lifelong
enemies unto death, because the grave-digger wishes to quit his work
to become a miller, thus giving Hyraan Hersh competition. Both are
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strong, passionate, healthy folksmen, and like all country men,
obstinate* They are neighbors who out of pure mutual animosity
wish to do away with one another, stopping at nothing, setting
fire, fighting, etc.
Note, the grave-digger, meets a rich young lumber merchant who
desires to finance his wish provided Note's pretty daughter Tzirele
becomes his wife. But Tzirele loves Noah with the strength and passion
of Nature's children. Noah returns this love. But the mutual deadly
hatred of their fathers lies in their path. This hatred between the
elders begins to assume such proportions that a catastrophe is inevitable.
Tzirele runs away from her father, the grave-digger, and comes to Hyman
Hersh's home where she is sheltered by his wife and son. At this moment
of intense dramatic heights, old Tudrus, the grave-digger's father,
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arrives on the scene seeking to bring about peace. Tudrus has his
son in hand, for hd is his con. After much efforts and talk, the
elder succeeds in securing some control over Hyman Hersh, for he,
the old man Tudrus, had officiated at the death of Hersh' s parents,
offering their souls to Heaven. V/hen Hyman Hersh tries to remain obstinate,
the old man cries aloud, "Lowly creature," and Hyman Hersh controls him-
self. In the end Tudrus succeeds in bringing about peace between the two
fathers, thus making it possible for Tzirele's and Noah's heart dreams
to become a reality.
V/e find in this drama a wealth of psychological phrases which are
simple and rapturously beautiful. Here v;e see Note, the grave-digger,
a Jew of about 50, strong, healthy, ;\lld, obstinate, clever, desiring
to use his Strong fists. V/ith a whip in his hand he tries to force
Tzirele to follow in his ways, but, at the crucial moment, in comes
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old Tudrus and reprimands hira, ITcte is still obstinate, .lien Tudrus
shovjs hi.i the vmip, Note beco.-nes a nouse, • • . The big strong Ilote, with
his long beard, stands before his aged father as Tsirele would stand before
him. In this ex:^ression of true Jev;ish respect for parents, lies so much
deep human culture, such as really only the Jev; can portray.
These snail psycholor'iical phrases i.iake the play a Jewish one, and justify
the happy ending. V/ith tv/o pov/erful heroes in the play, there must be a
catastrophe, while a type like Tudrus is only possible among Jews.
Now, tv;enty years after the draiia v/as v/ritten, it is being presented
on the stage. I, at least, have never in my lifetime seen such realistic
and extraordinary artistic actia^ in the Jev/ish theater. Only Max
Reinhardt^s company in Berlin can in their actions call forth so much
illusions as Ivlorris Schwartz and :iis troupe do in this play.
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Here Jewish tragedy is not presented with signs and tearing cloth
( for the dead), but by means of wonderful mimic, through candid
worthy acting and rythmic movements.
The greatest surprise in this performance is not the roguish and
beloved Celia Adler; neither is it Morris Schwartz, nor A. Goldshmidt,
who play Hyman Hersh, the miller, and Note, the grave-digger. It is
rather the comedian Ludwig Zatz, who here reveals himself as one of
the greatest tragedians. He plays the old Tudrus. Portraying an
old man can only be accomplished by mimic, not by motions, because
an old man's motions are very slow and not individualistic. All
grandfathers are of the same pattern except that each smells his
tobacco in his own way, such is the standing tradition. Ludwig
Zatz is a master in mimic. His art consists of a variation of expressions
which form slowly and definitely the type of the old Jew, the old father,
the clever elder. As he molds this character, he stands bofgre our eyes / o^
vo •'"/!. p,
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so true and impressive that we cannot forget the picture he presents,
everything else being soon forgotten except Tudrus as played by Ludwig
Zatz. The old Tudrus is not simply a spirited live figure but also a
deeply tragic one which suppresses its tragedy with the aid of the
psalms. But, v/hen tragedy finally does pierce through suppression,
it is heartbreaking, penetrating our senses and our hearts.
iVhat makes Zatz the great artist is the simple way in which he works.
He can awake the deepest, most touching tones from an ordinary "fiddle^'
with only one string. In general Jewish actors work with drums and
trumpets. Ludwig Zatz plays his most touching role on a small violin
and creates an immense impression /Translators note: All this is
figuratively speaking^ He is therefore unique in his art.
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Of Celia Adler, what more caii we say: "Her talent is inherited.^
She acts with her two large eyes and gracious movements. She is,
in the play, only as she can be, the sweet coimtry maiden, all child,
all girl, all woman. You have to know how to do it. But she knows,
and let the Gods not envy her, though she earns their envy, -
Morris Schwartz and A. Goldshmidt present their roles so artistically
and characteristically that one might question: "V/ho gives the better
performance?" Both present successfully the role of the obstinate
country man in a true rural manner.
If Iferris Stihwartz has reached his goal in acting, he attained it
through mimic, but his duties are not as difficult as that of Ludwig
Zatz, whose role is the stronger. Goldshmidt, on the other hand, v/ho
plays no less brilliantly than Morris Schwartz, must portray motion ^j
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and so outdoes the role of Note, the grave-di ger, with extraordinary
artsmanship.
Under the direction of Morris Schwartz, Tanenholtz, playing the iiiiller*s
son, and lover of Tzirele, improved in his art. He plays with a certain
charm, developing his character as the play progresses. In the first
act, Noah is quite a boy, in the last he is all man. His training under
Morris Schwartz has greatly developed his acting ability.
Boris Rozenthal, who plays Chatzkell, the lumberman, has but a small
part from which we cannot ^udge his talents. The same may be said of
the three women in the play, nanely, Rosa Rosenthal, who plays Note
the grave-digger's wife; Sophia Nadalski, as the wife of Hymen Her^,
the miller, and Sarah Filler in the role of a grandmother, a crazdjf
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woman v;ho rcaiis the cenetery v;here her children lie buried. The two
mother roles that Peretz Mirshbein created here are too conventional
to give Iladane I^osenthal and Iladane Iladalski a chance to display
their talent. 5arah filler, on the other hand, sets forth a fev/
interesting nhrases.
How will^Chicaco welcone this nev; revelation of Jev/ish dramatic art
and acti^. Does Chicago only v;ish to see Jews in comedy or is it
interested enough to receive such a play as "The forsaken Corner"
as presented by the artistic troupe of Hew York^s Irvine Place
Theater? Unintellicent people need not so to see this play.
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iBplre Theater
Uonday eTenlsg* Jtoie 2
Maorlee Sohwarts
in
''The Blaokonlth's Bao^liters"
plus the two fayorites
Celia Adler
Ludvig Satz
(Adv. )
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Snpire Thef^ter
Today and tomorrow enreaing, fclday, Satiirday and Sunday
Uatinee and Srening
The yonng artist
Maurice Schwartz
and onr two favorites
Cella Adler
Ludvlg Satz
In
"Aa Abandoned Comer**
(Adv.)
JEWISH
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Forward, May 23, I9I9.
He^brew Drama will "be presented in the Douglas Park Auditorium.
A Bi"blical drama in k acts, "by M, Salkind will be presented Sunday, May
25th, "by the students of the B^nai Zion Jewish Day Nursery School, iinder
the supervision of their teacher Miss Bruche Mixeman. The plsy was per-
formed several weeks ago and proved very successful.
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Jorward, May 19, I919.
Empire Theater*
Up stairs and Downstairs
Comedy and Music by Harry Kolomonovich
Produced by Barris Tomashevsky
Music ty Bunshlnky.
JEWISH
WFA (ILL,) PROj. 30276
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THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL
Madame Melvina Lobel, the well-knovm dramatic actress, and Mr. Samuel Rosen-
stone, the great lover and singer, with a good company of actors and ac-
tresses, are now playing at the Empire Theater. They present '♦The Might of
Conscience,** a sensational life pict\ire in four acts by William Siegel.
Yesterday evening was the first performance. The play appealed strongly to
the audience and is expected to draw more capacity houses. It will also be
given tonight, Friday night, Saturday and Sunday matinee and evening.
In the Lobel-Rosenstone Company we find the soubrette Sadie Shehngold.
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Forwards May 12, 19 19*
Empire Theater •
Welcome to Chicago*
Jifaae* Malvina Lobel, r^# Samuel Rosenstein, the well known singer, Miss Sadie
Sheingold, the young soubrette who will play for the first time in Chicago,
The Strength of Conscience
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening, May 14 - 15 - 16.
Saturday euid Sunday matinee and evening, May 17 - 18»
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Forward, May U, I919,
Two Hassian dramas will be presented in the Empire Theater, by the well
known Russian artists from N. Y. , Chicago, and Detroit.
Monday evening. May 12th, I919.
Lower Depths^
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Forward. May 3. I919.
Gartners Independence Theater, Friday and Saturday, Whom Does
She Love,_
A drama in 3 acts, Siinday matinee and evening, A Man and His Con-
science ♦
Monday to Thursday, Money Love and Shame, in 3 acts.
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Daily Jev/ish Courier > Llay 1, 1919.
TELiTRICLL i\:TD LIU3IC.iL
David Kessler, the noted Jewish actor, and his iiovthy company, are play-
ing at present at the ^rapire Theater,
ilr. Ilessler opened yeoterday evening v;ith "Lost Hope," which took the
audience by storm. The s^me play v/ill be presented tonight and tomorrov/,
Friday evening. ..Iso Saturday and Sunday, natinee and evening.
"Lost Hope," New York critics sa^;-, is one of Z. Libin^s most powerful and
thrilling dramas. It depicts the deplorable family tragedy of an ill-
suited marria e, and the sufferings of a father for his unfortunate child.
In the Kessler company we have the following talent: L'ladame Ray Schnayer,
Liadame Becky .^einshtoib, Becky Frank, i:r. Jacob Frank, iJ?. Louis ITyman,
and, to Chicago theater-goers, that so well knov/n soubrette. Hiss Rosetta
:'i^M'
<y
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Bialis.
lass Rosetta Bialis has played this season at the Eighth Street Theater,
Philadelphia, attaining great success. For next season she v/ill be
Chicaso's o\m, being induced by Llessers. Shugarberg and Paulee to play
in their itepire Theater company.
Mr. David Kessler is one of the most outstanding and significant Jewish
actors that the Jewish stage possesses, and his coming to Chicago should
be acclaimed by everyone.
As expected, the play •♦The Riddle .Voman," in which Lladame Bertha Kalish
portrays the heroine, is a huge success. The V/oods Theater, where it is
now showing, is filled to capacity every night. I.'any admirers of the
great artist must be turned away because the '♦house is sold out.'' To
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secure a good seat, one must get tickets three or four days in advance.
The press greeted Itodame Kalish with a hearty reception. All critics of
large newspapers in Chicago are enthused by her splendid performance, her
fine diction, and her majestic appearance. LHore people come, not so much to
see the play, than to see Madame Kalish. She is the center of the show*
Messers. Paulee and Shugarberg have this Monday closed the season of their
Empire Theater performances by giving a banq.uet for actors and reporters of
the press. At this affair, l^. Shugarberg announced the coming engagements
for next season to be opened sometime in the last days of August, with a
cast which includes Miss Rosetta Bialis, Mr. and Li!rs. Krohner, Mr. and l-Irs.
Bulman, David Scheinholtz, Vasha Rosenthahl, Harry Hochstone, and the noted
Prima Donna Madame Clara Rafalo.
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This is not the comolete ensemble for the ^^pire Theater. I'ore talent
not nor forthconing will soon be announced b;' the Manageinent.
At nres9nt they are busy with ^attractions for the su;irier season, to be
presented first with David Kessler and conpany.
Eighteen performances were presented at the Empire Theater by Leon Blank.
Kis v/as both a moral and a financial success.
During six of the eighteen days, it rained and was generally bad weather,
but the audiences came, filling the theater from end to end.
l»!r. Leon Blank may truly state that the Jewish theater-goers of Chicago
are with and for him, notwithstanding circu:astances outside the theater.
Sorrowful nev;s from across the seas, the various glamorous amusements
o\
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here have not hindered them f I'on coning to see hin* Jev/ish theater
lovers in Chicago, now ask: **VJhen '.'/ill I'r. Blank visit us again?"
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Torjjard, April 29, I919
Empire Theater.
Edwin A. Relkin presents the greatest Jewish artist David Kessler with an
ensemble of the outstanding actors on the Jewish stage.
Wednesday evening, Saturday and Sunday matinee and evening - May 1 - 2 -
3 - U, The Lost Hope, Life drama in U acts hy Z. Luhin,
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Forward. April I9, I9I9
Empire Theater. On Monday evening April 2Sth, I919, Mr. Leon Blank will bid
farewell to the public. He will play, "The Wild One."
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Forrard, April 1^, 1S19.
Gartner's Independence Theater
12th St. near Independence Blvd.
Sunday, m-tinee and evening
The great corned;^' laugh
ti-Lv. ± >^i^
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A Guer,t from the Future Tcrld.
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Gartner •s Independence Theater
I2th St. near Independence Blvd»
In Honor of the Holiday, 7/e will present on
Friday evening and Saturday
A Beautiful Comedy
My Wife^s Family
in 3 acts*
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Forward. April 18, 1919.
Gartner* 8 Independence Theater
12th St. and Independence Blvd.
Monday, Tuesday matinee and evening
VITednesdey and Thursday evening
The most beautiful realistic play
The Picture of Life.
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Chico.^o ?orv;:'.r.s April 11th, I5I9.
G-ertner' s Inr'fpendcnce Thf^r.tre
The staff 0* G-ertner^s Ir^^^^Denc^rnce Ther-ter is •vcrhinr v-^ry harr^ to ^et the theater
clean in tir.e for Passov-^r at wh--* ch tine Uv, G-^rtri'='r will ^r^sent Brinc.ely Cossack
as £niest artist.
To-d.-^y an'^ to-morro^r, thp t-ieater is o:^"pring Crime a.nr! Piinishnent; and Simr'ay
matinee snd evenine; His First 'iVifp, a rrielocrr'^n-ia l^y S'-nmel Coh'-^n,
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Forward t April 11, 1919,
The Empire Theatre*
The Empire Theatre is proud to present Mr, Leon Blank, a Jewish artist,
in the play -A Friend in Life." It will be shown the 15th, 16th, 18th, 19th
and 20th of April, matinee and evening*
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Forward . April II, 1319.
TiJmpire Theatre.
"Take care of your Daughters**, a musical comedy will be presented for the
first time in the City of Chicago at the Empire Theatre. The play will be
shown on the evening of April 12th, 13th, Friday and Saturday and Sunday 14th,
matinee and evening.
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Daily Courier > Apr. 10, 1919.
WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
JSTh^SH ACTRjBSES Oil TTIE AMiffiIC.\IT ST..CE
Never before has the American stage in Chicaco seen such an array of famous
Jevash actresses as now. The show at the Playhouse, now on its tenth v/eek,
is a success, despite the fact thct the play has little literary value.
The star of the play, Lliss Elizabeth Brice, is alone responsible for this
gigantic success.
Miss Brice possesses all the qualities of a great artist; personality, refine-
ment, character, looks, beauty, grace, and a very sv;eet, mellov/ voice.
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Throughout the play, she keeps her audience enchanted with her loveliness, poise
and charm.
Her lively and rhythmic gestures create an enchanted atmosphere which even the
most pessimistic enjoy.
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Daily Courier > Apr. 10, 1919.
A similar reputation is enjoyed by Ivliss Vivian 3e/^al, who appears as
leading lady in the musical conedy **0, Lady, Lady," at the La Salle Theater.
Hiss Segal has been only three years on the stage and already has made her-
self very popular.
Miss Segal is proud of being the daughter of a Russian Jev/ish immigrant, not
following the custom of many Jewish stage and opera stars who generally hide
their Jev;ishness by changing their names.
Being possessed of a strong and pleasant dramatic voice, Lliss Segal expects
to make grand opera her career.
iie meet other Jewish stars in the dramatic field: one is Miss Frances Lorimar,
whose Jewish name is Adler, niece of the world famous Jewish actor, Jacob
Adler. She climbed the ladder of success step by step, and has been on
the stage for the last ten .yeaifd. Miss Lorimar became famous through a
mere coincidence: once she ha-d to substitute for a famous actress and did it
so well that ever since she has been assigned to star roles.
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Daily Courier > Apr. 10, 1919 •
Another great Jewish actress on the American Stage is Hiss Bertha Kalish,
who will start next week at the Vfoods Theater •
Miss Kalish is at present considered the greatest tragedienne on the Ameri-
can stage. She possesses a winning personality.
Liadame Kalish lives in a v/orld of art and beauty. In her spare time, she
takes her brush and paints and draws magnificent sceneries. Some claim that
she has intimate abstractions in colors and hues.
As in New York, her performances in Chicago will be no doubt a success, for
Madame Kalish has here many admirers of art and beauty*
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Forward, .Varch 19, 1919.
Attnouncemerts.
The United States Lodge 78, of the Progressive Order of the Tes*?, is giving a
theatrical perforniance tonight, at the
Empire Theater,
pany of the Empire Theater.
The Jewish Crown will be played by the entire com-
All P. 0. 7/. members, come and bring your friends. The box office will be open
after 2 P. lH. to exchange tickets.
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WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
Forwards March 16, 19I9»
Aimounceraent: Grand Celebration. An Anniversary Night*
In honor of the tfen years existence of the Literary Dramatic Society, a celebra-.
tion will take place Saturday night April 5th, when the famous drama that made its
success in New York - The Desolate Spot, in 4 acts, by ?• Hirshbein - will he pre-
sented* The author himself, Mr. Hirshbein, is coming here especially to direct his
drama, which will be given in the Central Music Hall, Van Buren and Michigan sts.
Mr. Hirshbein will speak betv/een the acts. Tickets can be purchased at the For-
ward, at the Cooperative restaurant, and from the members of the Society*
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Announce -.c^ts
Ijinjir-: Ilieatre
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Today anr to-n^rrov - tvo t-:;r-efit ;:crfor ■:-ricef-:
f 0 -* the Denver 3:in:.t''-rii:n f-^r C'*^nr';'notlves.
^■'•'.e j:.'^'.
The P'-nver Sanitaririrn h- :; fro-: 5tr5 "heglnnin^ "been a ,:;r^^ t hel; to
those u.nfortanatec v;ho L:\ffer f ro t th-t irdrstrial disease conscription.
It l*s an irctlt-tion th:^-t ^"ell dercr-^^c^G th^ financial a'.f anc! assistance
of the Je'^lsh niaBses.
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famo'is .rtlst Mme. oarvih A:^ler will pla:^ for the first jerformance
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WPA (ILL) PROJ, 30276
Forwards February 28, 19 19*
Anno uncement s •
Zuckerberg back from New York - Will soon open his new bag of tricks.
Something new is expected in the theatrical world* Hrshel Zuckerberg (the
Prime Minister) of the Empire, who was visiting New York for the last two weeks
is returning, with packs and bags of new tricks for the Chicago Jewish theatre
goers*
In the Chicago theatrical circles, it is well known, if Zuckerberg is re-
turning from a trip in the east, he must bring with him something new, something
surprising* Zuckerberg tells what he has accomplished in New York* First of
all he divided the heritage with Edwin A Relkin* Relkin will be the King of the
East and Zuckerberg the King of the West* Zuckerberg will send out companies,
from .Chicago to towns and cities in the west* Zuckerberg 's power in the west is
well known by Relkin*
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Forward, February 28, 1919.
For next season Mr. Zuckerberg engaged a well known actress for the Empire,
which is a loss for New York, and that is the famous soubrette, Dora Weisman*
As to plays, Mr. Zuckerberg has arranged with the Author's League of New
York, which peroiits him to present in Chicago all the plays that are being
played in New York*
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Empire Tlieatre
Welcome our guest - Tlie ^^aeen of the Jewish sta^e - Madam Sarah Adler.
A week of Art,
Friday and Saturday night 'Feb, 2S and llarch 1st,
First a-'pearance of our guest artist Lladam Sarah Adler in Count lolstoy^s
Resurrection,
Sunday night Mar, 2d - UadaTi Sarah Adler
In JacoT) Gordon's Masterpiece -True Power
Sat. Matinee -Madam Sarah Adler in Grod's Punishment, "by Z.Lebin
Sun, Matinee Madam Sarah Adler, in -Without a Home, "by
Jaco'b Gordon,
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Annoigncement
Gartners Independent Theatre
12th Street near Independence 31vd,
Saturday Free Love by Cohen
Siindac^ The TTeddin^ ITight
(Llatinee ^z ITight)
Matinee at 2:15 P.M.
jlvenin^s at 7-0 ?.'.!.
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Forward^ February 14, 1919 •
Eknpire Theatre*
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As long as B* Bernstein is in Chicago, we shall laugh* Who else, besides
Bernstein can make the audience so happy?
Friday night, Saturday matinee and night, Sunday matinee and night, February
14th, 15th, and 16th, we present
The Awakening* by Uoses Richter*
Mr* Bernard Bernstein - - - in a comical role*
Mr* David Levenson - - - - in a interesting character role*
MrF* Sally Shore ----- in a brilliant mother role*
Miss Ida Goldstein - - - - -in her exceptional success role*
Mr* Bakshitsky ------ in an interesting father role*
Miss Erber -------- -in a juvenile role*
Mr* Harry Hochstein - - - - in an opportune role, to display his art.
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Forward, February 10, 1919*
BSnpire Theatre, Madison and Hals ted St«
Pauley and Zukerberg, Managers •
Tonight, Madam Clara Rafala - Mr. Morris Kroner with the assistance of the
entire artist cast*
In a Mother^s Heart
Tlie best seats for ladies, 25j^»
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Forward^ February 9, 1919 •
Gartner's Independence Theatre •
12th St. and Independence Blvd.
Friday and Saturday will be played
Sarah from 12th St> by S. Kohn.
Sunday - Matinee and night
The Sold Soul
Tuesday night, February 11th, a performance to honor Mr* Gartner
The Maniac - by Jacob Gordon, with the consent of
Mr* Jacob P« Adler*
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Daily Jewish Courier, June 6, 1918.
TFIEATER NOTICES
Northwest Side Jews Get Their Own Theater
Samuel B. Grossiaan and a company of select actors open toraorrov; night at
the Crown Theater, with Libbin^s "One Law for Both".
It is an old, old rule that your own/tliin^/^^®^^ sweeter than the other
fellow's; that your own is lODre honored and loved than the other fellow's;
that your own is nearest to your heart. We recalled this rule now for this
reason: the Northv/est Side Jews have lived long enough to obtain finally a
theater of their own — a thing that they have v/anted for some time.
Mr. Samuel B. Grossman, an old-time Chicago actor, is the one who has earned
the thanks of the Northwest Side Jews for this gift. And let the Y'Yasher
Ko-ach (literally, Llay He confirm your power, figuratively. Congratulations
2 ^.?.^.
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and thanks) be expressed immediately.
Mr. Grpossman has truly estimated the great need that the Jews of that neigh-
borhood have felt for a theater of their own. And he took the trouble to
obtain the biggest and nicest theater that the Northwest Side has, namely,
the Crown Theater, at Division Street and ilshland Avenue. This theater has
sixteen hundred comfortable seats and a large stage. And tomorrow nighty it
will open as a Jewish theater with Z. Libbin*s successful drama of life,
♦'One Law for Both". The play is one of the best that Libbin has written.
And besides tomorrow (Friday) night, it will also be played Saturday liatinee
and evening.
For the Sunday IJatinee and evening performances xir. Grossman has arranged to
present the four-act liusical comedy, '•The Passionate Girl'', by M. Goldberg.
It will imdoubtedly make a great hit with the public because of the fine
songs and even finer humor that this work contains. In a word, this summer
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will be a lively one on the ITorthy/est Side, and we hope that, with God's
help, v;e shall be able to enjoy it.
The certain success of the Crown as a Jewish theater lies not only in the
fact that Lir. Grossman stands at the head of this undertaking and will cer-
tainly direct all his efforts towards satisfying the public. The success is
also guaranteed because together with Mr. Grossman there will always appear
a company of select actors who are particularly well trained to amuse the
public because they have had conside3?able stage experience. The actors are:
Ivtp. Ziggelob and Lliss Rubin, both of New York; Llr. Nusbaum, llr. Yanover, and
many others who are well qualified to perform on the Jev;ish stage.
It is therefore expected that the Jews of the Northwest Side will knov; how to
appreciate their own theater and will actually come tomorrow evening to cele-
brate the opening of the Crown Theater. For tomorrov; will be a holiday on
the Northwest Side; and all must be present at a holiday celebration.
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Daily Jewish Courier, Lay 1, 1918.
mR. JACOB BICIT Aivll A GUEST IN GlilG^GO
The faiaous Jevdsh actor, Lr. Jacob Ben iini, arrived in Chicago yesterday and
will be the guest of the local Literary-Dramatic society.
Under the sponsorship of the League of Literary-Dramatic Societies, i^. Ben
Ami will give a perfor/aance at the local haymarket Theater on the eleventh and
twelfth of Liay, presenting Cssip Deenov's ''The Hired Groom". Ke vail begin
shortly to rehearse with the members of the local Dramatic Society, vAio will
appear in this literary and beautiful tragicomedy. lo*. Ben Ami v/ill play the
role of the "hired groom'\
Jacob Ben Arai is one of the most talented young actors in iiiaerica. Although
he has been in /jaerica only a few years, he has attained a great reputation
as an artist. In all the plays in which he appeared in New York he dis-
tinguished himself and made an impression in the theatrical world.
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Ee once appeared in Chicago several years af-o and here also met xvith great
success.
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Daily Jev/ish Courier, Apr. 11, 1918,
Tik; je;7Ish thii.atiijl:; in Chicago
By I* Dua
The local Kayinarket Theatre, under the direction of Jacob Palei and
Joseph Kessler, is about to close its present season as a permanent
Jewish Theatre in Chicago, leaving the stage to the llev; York guests,
who will appear in all their glory before our public in their "success-
ful dramas" which "took New 'iork by storm" earlier in the season.
As is usually the custom, such a situation affords us the opportunity
to give a general review of the plays pre.'ented during the season and
to reviev/ what the theatre gave to the public, and what it received in
return.
Were we to adhere to the established custom, v/e would begin with the
opening of the ..eason seven months ago, and analyze everything v/hich has
been presented since that time.
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But let*s liiake an exception in th-s particular case, and try to satis-
fy ourselves v;ith only a fei; short reiiiarks about the plays given and
the players, who entertained the local public.
Soiae two dozen dramas, melodramas, comedies, operetta.^ and plays of the
old repertoire, as viell as some new classics were presented at the liay-
market Theatre in the past season, -^imone: then were also some literary
plays, which satisfied, more or less, a cultured audience. But when
you examine the complete repertoire, then the '*literary^* pl^^y is complete-
ly lost in the mountain of tra^'h which was constantly presented.
iVho is to be blamed? Certainly not the r.ianagementl The theatrical direct-
ors are businessmen first of all; /"they are^T" people for whom the theater
exist; for profit, and i.iainly frol^i this standpoint is a play accepted or ,
rejected. The taste and likes of the public, upon whom the exi.^t^nce of ■
the theater depends, determine the quality of the J)lay.
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Although v;e do not prefer to see it thii:; i/ay, the fact rei.iai.is that the
public would rather be entertained by a filtliy play than b^/ a fine literary
one, from which it receives little amusement. This means that the manage-
ment ib coiipelled to present only plays which appeal to the ^-eneral public.
This is an ancient, bitter truth in ref:ara to the Jevlsh Theatre in general
and Chica.'O is no excef^tion.
«;h.en vou bear in n'nd that the theatre ha:"> alv;ays been looked UDon a^^^ an
educational institution for the riia ses, you are overpowered with rloomy
foreboding when vou hear all the cynical songs, the foolish couplets and ; -; v, - a ^
stale v;it, which are iuevit-bly found in the artificial J"ewish Plays. \^^ * " '^^
Usually it is ex*oected that the theater should maintain, to a certain
deo:rce, a local charact.^r to attract t:.e public. In the past season,
when the present h^ymarket L^ana^^ement oi-ned the .Jmpire Theatre, this v/as
the ca;..e. In fact there were presented Leon ZolotokoffTs "Zalr.an Troubadour"
and Jonah Spivak's "Daniel Deronda" — tv;o presentations of a higher quality,
v/ritten by Chicago authors, and which, contrary to general expectations,
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were [greatly liked by the local public.
Unfortunately, this cannot bo saicl about the liaynarket Tlieatre's present
season. Local tyr^es ana cliaractcri sties v/.re absent. I.ost of the plays
v;ere iiaported from Ue\ Yor!:, and it seeiaed that Chica{;*o has no productions
of its ov>n, but ha., been fed hy th^^ blessings of that other city.
Did this benefit the local Jev/ish theatre?
V/e*d rather leave it for the public to decide. The public knov;s the answer,
as v;ell as v/e do.
'.vhile on the subject of the Jev;ish liayiiiarket Theater season, v/e v/ish to take
this opTX)rtunitv to sav a fev; words about the actors, v;ho for seven months
played under the direction of I'x. Joseph i^essler. The business manager was
the untirinc Jjcob Falei, vjell-knovm to tlie local public as the most capable
worker in the Chicara Jewish theater.
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JiilUISH
Lladam Bella Goodinsky, as the niain "star," ha.' undoubtedly won the r^eat"
est recognition from all vjho love the Jevjish theater^ She appeared during
the season in a number of beautiful roles, thus establishing herself as
a first-rate actress. This is the impression she leaves in Chicago now.
Jacob Hochstein, who played only the first half of the season, v/as as
successful as Liadam Goodinsky. His appearance in first and second roles
in the plays greatly appealed to the local public.
Louis Bockshitsk3^, v/hom tne Chicago public knows well from the previous
two seasons, again v;on well-earned recognition a3 one of the most sympa-
thetic character players, v.ho possesses great talent and understanding.
Benny Adler, also not a newcomer to Chicago, who caiae here in the middle
of the season, again showed what an interesting actor he is, and how much
intelligence he brings to his characterizations.
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Madam Emma Augenbiick, v/hose various talents v/ere seen two years at the
Empire Theatre, has again demonstrated, during this season, hov/ much progress
she has made in her acting, thereby receiving the applause of the audience,
v/ho recognize her as an actress of great interest.
Also I/Ir. David Shoenholtz, the well-knovm Chicago comedian, had a successful
season* The following excelled in their performances;
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LIr. and Mrs. Schrage, Mr. Goldstein, Llr. Silverstein, Lliss Helen Siebel, /^^^upi^ %
Miss Rosetta Bialis and Ivir. Augenbiick, who have taken their proper placeslc ^' ^^"/^
on the stage and are trying to satisfy the local theater-going public. x^
In closing the season, the Ilaymarket Theatre v/ill present tomorrow evening,
and Saturday and Sunday iTiatinee and evening, Leon Cobrin's ^Strings of Life,"
with the entire cast.
Next Monday evening, the farewell presentation will be Sigmund Feinman's
"The Mute."
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THE JEWISH 'fflEATER.^Tt PANACEA FOR PHILANTHROPICAL^. '■*::' :'-ilM^i^M$M'^"
:^^.*.r.., ...^"■-■^ PURPOSES. ■■.•■■■ '■'■''■^y-4f'''-^:Sm'V'-7^-
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In add! ton to the cultural peart that the Jewish theater plays In the life
of the Jewish populatiottf it is also an importemt faotor in raising
great sums for various philanthropio purposes* r^ f -^^
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There is hardly an orgahi zati on j'^ lie ginning w^ the Workmen's Circle
down to the smallest vereint that do not ^approach the Jewish theater,
from time to time, as a relief measure in time of need«
Upon a report, by the treasurer^ that there Is a deficit in the treasuryt
an affair is arranged in a Jewish theater and the deficit is covered • If
r an unfortunate incident occurs to a member of an organisatiottf it is under-
stock that the theater must come to his aid; if a verein wishes to enrich
its treasury, there is no better method than to currange a theatrical bene«»
fit affair; if the Denver Sanitarium for Consumptives is in need of moneyt
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a theatrical performance is presented and money is raised* This methodf^
of raising money* is so popular cuaong the organizations that three evenings^
during the week* throughout the winter season, devoted to various benefits
performances* ^d very seldom does it occur that m benefit does not ^1 ^ v
have succsssful results* v . . .■ ■^ ^■,;^-.-M~^"'^''^
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It usually happens, when the aXfair is arranged by a small organizationt^
that the entire house Is not sold out; nevertheless, there remains a
profit* Very small organizations engage only a small part of the theater*.
Y/here does the secret of the success lie, which the benefit performances
constantly meet? ^v. ,-....,/; . ";-..-:-'
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That the Jewish race is £ book has been known in the past* Ttie written
word was ailway the basic foundation of the Jewish race* Willingly or ^^i.
unwillingly* the nation must agree that the Jew contributed a great deal
to science and wisdom* .,;-^^' -^ . .
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Artf in the name of artfis yet a bit foreign to him^ It matters not how
artful, how literary a performance may be, if it does not contain a bit of
substantiality, it will not interest the average Jew»
ThereforOf if a performance is announced for a specific philanthropic purpose,
there remains no doubt the Jew as to whether he shall go« The performance may
not even be successful, it matters little, however, the purpose is important*
There is another reason for the financial success of the benefit performances*
The theater is a panacea for charity purposes in s secretive way: They amuse
themselves and at the same time help somebody* It happens, as if, one knew to
whom the money is contributed* Who ever accepts the donations, does not feel
lowered*
There are the two secrets upon which the financial success of the theatrical
benefit are based* Therefore the theater is doubly important to Jewish life*
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iChe Dally World, Vor. ik, 1917* ^'P^ (IIU PRCJ. 3(/Z/5
THIS ZVMIIO^S CELSBRATION IN IBB HAIUiBEET TSMTSS
By Joseph Mendel son
A benefit performance In honor of Ur. Joseph Kessler, Star and Director of the
Haymarket Cheatre, will he held this evening*
A part of the history of the Jewish Theatre In Chicago will be associated with
tills evening's affair* It Is* therefore* worthwhile to consider the local
theatre In general* and the role that Ur. Eessler played In Its development for
the past few years*
When speaking of the development of the theatre. It does not only mean the progress
that the theatre has made In Its cultural sense. It also means the niimerlcal ex-
pansion of theatrical attendants, who were attracted by the theatre throughout the
eourse of Its existence.
The cultural side: If one should be strict, uncompromising, the decision could
be es^ressed In one word - poor* And not only In Chicago* The Chicago theatres
derive their benefits from the New Toxk theatres* And If any criticism should be
given. New Tork, with Its art teii;)les. Is above all*
However, this Is not the only reason for the cultural failure of the local theatres*
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They, who are Interested in the Jewish Theatre and who are often Ti si tors of the per-
formances, will argue that Joseph Eessler attempted, more than once, to drive trash
from his theatre*
However t the result was - a vacant theatre.
Whose fault was it, the management, the actors? Neither*
The management was interested in one thing only - the financial success of his
theatre* lach play that resulted in a packed house, is considered hy the manage-
ment as the hest in Jewish repertory*
And if the play is actually a litereoy one, the management will certainly not hesi<-
tate to run this play for many wseks, if it only satisfies the treasury*
It is certainly not the actor's fault* They would like to appear in literary plays.
Impersonate types and characters lAo are artistically inclined* Uore than once an
actor boasted that he afip eared in Gordon's repertoire, in Scholom Asch's plays*
Ben Ami, Mark Schwade, and other actors, who possess a sense of fine acting and
who would certainly not like to lose their reputation as intelligent actors, must
still appear in "Hannah in America," and in similar trash.
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Consequentl7t nho Is guilty that the theatres are dlss^pearlng? !Ehe theatrical
Here, It Is not a matter of the '^selected/' of the critics of a small Intelli-
gent group, ifho would certainly he pleased to see good literary plays* This
Is only a small group, that would he unable to cover the expeuBBs of a theatre*
It Is a concern of the great massest idio are unable^ as yet, to digest any literary
plays, and are contented with Jazz music and cheap Jokes*
Uany people affirm that the theatre Is a people *s Institution* In what respect?
If the theatre should suffer a material loss, who would come to Its aid? Will
the management be Justified In turning to the Jewxy with lan cppeal for donations?
Would the people respond to such an appeal? No*
!I!he theatre Is a private enterprise* The management Is the exclusive owner of
this enterprise*
This owner seeks to satisfy his "customer." The "customer" demands trash and
trash Is given him*
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The Dally World. Nov. lU, I917.
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Who should educate the race? The theatre? Ko«
One» who goes to the theatre enters it with a specific demand. In short t one who
visits the theatre definitely desires, in advcmcst good or poor plays* And the
theatre can do nothing in such case#
The press lectures and debates on literature and drama, on art and plays* All these
are the methods of developing the race and implanting in it something more beautiful,
more literary and more artistic*
There is a theatre here* Thanks to the efforts and abilities of Mr* Joseph Eessler,
Chicago possesses one of the finest Jewish theatres in America*
There is, also, no scarcity of Jewish actors* The presentation of Madame Ooodinsky,
together with Joseph Eessler, is stiffidLent evidence that Mr* Kessler does not spare
any money in order to satisf^y the Chicago Jewiyt
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Daily Jewish Courier > Aug. 31> 1917«
JE';/ISH THEATER SEASON BEGINS TONIGHT.
Kr. Joseph Kessler opens his third season in Chicago in his new home, the j^
Haymarket Theater, with a large company, in Rakoff 's successful drama, S
••VTithout A Mother, •• one of those dramas that keep the onlookers enthused ^
from the time the curtain rises at the beginning of the first act until g
the curtain falls at the end of the last act.
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Among Mr# Kessler's troupe of artists are the well-known tragedienne, "^
Madame Bella Godinsky, the character player, Mr. Jacob Hochstein, the ^
soubrette. Miss Rosa Bialis, Mrs. Shraga and others. Of the old artists,
you will find with Mr* Kessler, Madam M. Axelrod, Mr. Lleltzer, L. Bukshisky,
Miss Ziebel, David Scheinholtz, and others •
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The new home for Jewish theater, the Haymarket, is the largest in Chicago,
and the largest Jewish theater in the world, and is of the most magnificent
structure* Mr. Kessler did not spare expense to make this new home for
Jewish theater look its best*
Mr* Kessler, who for the last two years has given Jewish plays in Chicago
and has established a great name and reputation, is positive that the
Jewish public will value his new unde.rtaking and help him make it a sue**
cess*
The musical director of the Haymarket Theater is the well-known Lr* David
Hirsch, and the memager is the well-known Mr* Paulay*
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Daily Jewish Courier, Aug. 1, 1917 •
HAnL4RK3T - A JK.VISH THEATER.
The large Haymarket theater will, from now on, be transformed into a Jewish
theater under the mana2;ement of the well-known Jewish artist, Joseph
Kessler, and the theatrical manager, Kr. J. Paulay. Mr. Kessler came from
New York especially to close the deal and sign the lease with the Hay-
market theater for three years and is immediately going back to engage
a large troupe of good actors for his new theater, which will be the larg-
est Jewish theater in America.
Mr. Kessler will return to ChicarsO, with his new troupe at the end of August
and will open the Haymarket theater on August 31st.
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Jii^iRj tez>:jjr^ of:^iis tciiicj?it
JE^VISE
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Tonight the Empire Theatre vill start its nev; so son v.lth Lloshe Richter*!^
play, "Verdacht" (Suspicion) , v:hich v/ill continue tixroU;jh Sunday/ and Ijonda^r.
The Victors Society, torethor v/ith the v;ell-l:nov7n London drai.ntist, Lladam
Minnie .ocLerod, will p.rticipate in thi:s perfomance under the direction of
llr. Joseph Kessler.
Judges Joseph Sabath and Harry I.i. Fisher, and the candidate for jud^e of the
Ilunicipal Court, Philip F. Brerstone, ;;ill speak betv/een the acts.
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i!i:.iPiR5 TH^AT^w opi:ns tootght
The local jinpire Theater will open its new season this evening with Moshe
Richter«s play ''Suspicion," which will also be featured tomorrow, Sunday
and Monday.
The entire company of actors, together with the well-knovm London dramatic
actress, Madame L^innie Axelrod, will take part in this performance under the
direction of Irlr. Joseph Kessler.
Judges Joseph Sabath, Harry :J[. Fisher and Philip P. Bregstone will speak
during the intermission.
JEV/ISH
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III A • ON TrlE OPS^'ING OF OUH JEvVISH THEATER SEASON
IV by
Johannus
Since Chicago became a Jewish city ^^Siis Bieans since Chicago became a city with
a considerable Jewish population/ it has, thus far, been fortunate in having a
Jewish theater every season. Once it happened that a company was engaged in
the middle of a season and immediately following a brief interlude, another
company took its place, enabling \is Jews to enjoy without interruption the music
of •'Shalameth , " "Bar-Kochbah" (a hero in a war waged against the Somans),
••Akedath Yitzhok" (Sacrifice of Isaac), to sympathize with "Mirele Efroth,** to
welcome collectively many plays which New York had eanaarked as "poor" and
"unsuccessful," and, to the contrary, to discard such plays as had in New York
evoked crocodile tears and childish admiration from the residents of tall tenement
houses, people who are honest workers, but who do not always possess aesthetic
Judgment about some thing good, something real.
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III A The same holds true of actors and actresses. The Chicago Jewish
IV theatergoers have quite independently proclaimed their own stars
and rewarded them with tremendoiis ovations as well as good salaries*
It is a fact that all the great Jewish actors of New York, who have attained
a national reputation, have made their debuts in Chicago. It was the Chicago
Jews who gave them "diplomas,** classifying them as comedians, tragedians,
soubrettes, character actors, etc. All those who attained recognition in Chicago
were later recognized in New York as well as over the entire country. It will
suffice to mention the most prominent of them: Adler, Thomashefsky, Madame
Liptzen and Schneur, who made their first appearances in Chicago. This proves
that Chicago has a keen perception of fine art, and the more it is cultivated,
the keener it becomes.
After many years of experiment, Jewish theater managers and actors have arrived
at the conclusion that the Jewish public of Chicago is steadily turning away
from lewd plays, licentious plays, and other such plays which have, much to our
regret, occupied seats of honor in the Jewish theaters of New York, becoming
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III A the yardstick with which the talent of a playwright is measured,
IV
The drama is said to be the most noble expression of life, the mirror
of life, the school in which all phenomena, all events and all aspects of life
are dramatized before our eyes* This is a very good definition of the drama;
therefore may it always remain so.
But when we examine the Jewish repertoire which has been produced in the past
couple of years, we find that ninety-nine per cent of it consists of "meretricious
and obscene plays." If a Gentile were to attend the Jewish theater for curiosity*s
sake, he might think that this was the chief problem of present-*day Jewish life;
that in every Jewish home there are bastards and that prostitution prevails; that
there are no other romantic incidents in Jewish life worthy of being dramatized^
Not only c€in such plays evoke unchaste and evil thoughts among alien theatergoers
who seldom drift into Jewish theaters, but many Jewish theatergoers who are not
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III A too well acquainted with the manifold nature of Jev/ish life may be
IV similarly influenced.
Such plays have been a pestilence, a terrible epidemic in the Jewish district
during the past few years. They have corrupted the aesthetics and debased the
spirit of the public. The dirtier the joke and the more nauseating the plot, the
more people would be attracted, and the greater was proclaimed the ingenuity of
the playwrights*
What should the New York press have done about this situation? Everyone to whom
Jewish family life is sacred and dear will say that the press should have been
the first to denounce these plays as being lewd. It should have urged the public
to keep away from such exceptionally abominable things which are a disgrace to the
Jewish name and to all those who attend the theater. It should also have humiliated
the Jewish theater in the eyes of the public, and should have pilloried all Jewish
managers and players vftio dared to produce such plays.
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III A The New Tork press, however, did not do this. On the contraiy, it
17 kept reiterating the wise sayings of these actors and rehashing the
worthless **trlpe** of playwrights; the press cloaked the obscenities
with literary allusions, and lavished high praise upon the worthless plays •
Such plays, however, if they succeeded in being smuggled into the Chicago-Jewish
theaters, were short-lived* After their first or second showing, the manager
put a stop to them lest there be no one attending his theater. This happened
more than once. It indicates that the Chicago- Jewish public knows the difference
between good and bad, and particularly, that it is not influenced by Hester Street
cuid East Broadway in New York.
Mr. Joseph £essler had this experience last season in his finpire Ibeater where
one meretricious New York play after another was removed from the stage because
the public actually made no effort to see them. The better plays, 6U3 well as
several classics, drew full houses, to the surprise of the managers and actors.
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III A Mr. Kessler, an intelligent and artistic actor and Mr. Polay, an
IV experienced manager in the local Jewish Theater, should not, however,
have been surprised and should not have considered such things unusueil
phenomena, but rather something quite natural.
Most of the Jews in Chiceigo are Americanized and cannot digest the coarse foods
which are served to the "greenhorns" in New York. Jews in Chicago live better
and are less congested. They are not cramped into narrow tenement houses as are
the New York workers to whom the home is a Hell, a toiment, so that they are eager
to escape from their homes, even if it should mean spending a night at a burlesque
show. When a Chicago Jew goes to the Jewish theater, he goes with a view to
enjoying himself in a refined manner.
As a newspaper for the people, the Jewish Courier is always doing a great deal
to refine and improve the taste of the Jewish public in Chicago and to inspire
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III A the players to become more ambitious so that they will appear in such
17 plays as will be an honor to their reputation.
With reference to this theater season which opens Friday, September 1, Mr* Kessler
should apply all his energies to make the Empire Theater a success and not a
failure, and he will succeed if he stages sober plays which appeal to the taste of
the Chicago Jews.
And speaking about sober plays, we wish to call your attention to the following
sad situation; large sums of money are spent by the theater management on advert
tislng trash, whereas on good plays, no money is spent* The philosophy of the
management is as follows: If an article is good it is self -advertising and we
need not go to any expense to advertise it. But we must boost a poor article
which is not self -advertising.
This, however, is an erroneous notion. The infezlor commodity should not enter
business at all because if it is sold to a customer at a profitable rate, then
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III A such customers cease to repurcbase such articles for they are con-
17 vinced that they have been defrauded* This is also the reason why a
good play, which succeeds a poor one, draws a small crowd because first,
it is little advertised, and second, the public which was repelled by the previous
poor play loses its confidence in the management and actors*
May this serve Mr* Joseph Kessler, who has become popular among the Jews of
Chicago, as a preface or prologue to the activities of the local theater season,
for which the necessary preparations are being made, because this is the secret
of the success of the theater in Chicago*
The personnel of the fiapire consists of the Following: Male: Joseph Kessler,
Bernard Auerbach, Isadora Meltzer, Morris Groldberg, David Schoenholtz, Bennie
Adler, Jacob Ealich, L* Bakschetsky, Joseph V/einstock, Avling and Philip Augenblik,
Female: Madame Minnie Azelrod, Madame Esther Zabel, Miss Ida Fine and Madame
Augenblik*
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III A Let us hope that every member of the cast will faithfully and loyally
IV perform his duty — to the satisfaction of the management and to the
satisfaction of the public which always rewards with honor and money
those who are worthy.
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Daily Jewish Courier^ Aug. 7, 1916. ^^^ ('LL/ FROJ, 30275
3V3RYTHING RlilADY ?0R OFiiiCENG OF 'K.iPIRZ TrEATRi;
Mr. Jacob Polay, manager of the Empire Theatre oxvned by Joseph Kessler, re-
turned last evening from New York v/here he made arrangements with the fol-
lowing actors to open the season about Septembeir 1: Madame Sibel, Ida Fine,
Madame Augenblik, Katie Kaplan, Benjamin Auerbach, Isadore Meltzer, Benny
Adler, Adolph Baksitsky, Jacob Kalich, Philip Augenblik, and David Sheinholtz.
They will be under the supervision of Mr. David Kessler •
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Daily Jewish Labor V^crld, June, 25, 1916. ..,.,. ^^ .
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^JACCB P. AL'LEk CII El-PIHE STAGEJ/
Hr. 8jid I.:rs« JacoL P« Adler, the greatest artists on the Jewish stc.^e, are
ending the season at the Bnapire Theatre, together vd.th a ocir.pejiy of first
cle^s artists* Gustav Shacht - Auerbauch - Rubin • Julia Adler - Keshier -
the young artist, Louis Birenbaum and others.
Saturday I^atinee in - "The Stranger^ - by J. Gcrdin
Sunday llatinee - in - ^'The Ivleaiiac** - by J. Gcrdin
Saturday and Sunday night - in - •^A Father »s nearf* - by Prof* Jacobi*
Tickets on sale now at the i-ox office*
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^^^ ^ Daily Jewish Forwards Feb. 12, 1914.
TH2 FATE OF JZ.VISH ACTORS
(Editorial)
Maguleskoe, the artist of the Jewish stage, is no longer among the living*
And yet it seems as though he is still with us; as though his deeply felt
humor is not yet removed from the Jewish stage; as though his character
portrayals, his artistic mimical contortions, and his pure typically
Jewish acting remain in the treasure of Jewish eternity.
But when we rem.ember his funeral, during v;hich more than forty thousand
Jews accompanied him to his everlasting peace and in which eulogies v^^re
spoken and songs were sung, we become positive that llaguleskoe is no
longer here* Because if vie commence to honor an artist, it is evidence
that he has died# V/hen alive Ma^^uleskoe was a good actor, a great character
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player, but the Jewish masses never thought of honoring him then. Did
they show Mm any appreciation for his great services to the Jewish
stage? Certainly not. V/e Jev;s honor our talented only when they are
dead.
The fate of artists among Gentiles is comparatively better. They ioiow
how to estimate the greatness of an artist when he is araong the living,
just when the people's recognition gives him courage &nd inspiration to
develop his creative potentialities to a higher degree.
We learn that the poor working girls of Paris have honored Charpenter,
the composer of '^Louise*' and '^Joumen," two operas in which he depicts
the spiritual life of the French working girl. For these operas Charpenter
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Daily Jewish Fcrward^ Feb* 12, 1914*
created a music the nelodies of which repr-eeent the efforts and ideals of
the working girl. They feted him with a magnificent banquet and presented
him with a sword inlaid 7/ith precious gems.
Thus have these poor girls exalted their poet, vjho lived in the Latin
Q^uarter, the slum section of Paris, wherefrom he attained motifs for his
works •
Kfeiguleskoe was the artist of all the Jewish people. His character roles
were typically Jev;ish and^ through his dramatic playing for a few decades,
he beautified and glorified Jev/ish life. Yet it was not until death had
called him, that the Jews showed their esteem for him. Such is the fate
of a Jev;ish actor*
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"DAMAGED CHILDREir V>J""\;
The New Drama That Madame K* Liptsen Is Presenting This V/eelc In The Empire
Theater
For thousands of years Jewish atheists and foes, who sought to find faults
with the Torah of Moses, pointed to a passage that states, '•he sets the sins
of the father upon the children, and grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
to the third or forth generation. •• The cry arose, - what an unmerciful Grod
to punish the children and grandchildren for the sins of their fathers and
grandfathers.
This was one of the principal arguments against the Torah of Moses, and
whosoever it pleased mocked and ridiculed it. Only a few great men, numbered
scholars found at all times in all generations, understood the deep meaning
of these sacred words of our sublime Torah. They knew that these words are
not applied to mean man^s sins against God, but man*s sins against himself.
When a person sins against nature, it means he sins against himself, and
that nature will retaliate to reckon even with him, his children and their
children until the fourth generation. But those who understood dared not
express it because they lived at a time in which ridiculing everything that
was holy was in style.
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Only tov;ard the end of the nineteenth century did conscientious thinkers
cone to this conclusion based on their most careful observations of life.
They began to notice that bad habits, drunkenness, and vice in the life of
man must eventually show some signs in their children and their children's
children* Life has proven that* The studies of the origin of the "degener-
ates** which are found in every city have furnished the necessary proof*
The proof established, it was next necessary to acquaint the people with
these facts* And the best method of impression is the stage*
Henry Ibsen was the first dramatist to bring this great problem upon the
stage in his drama, **A Doll's House*** But here the only intimation given
was in the person of the doctor* Of late the entire world became interested*
A movement was begun to agitate these facts openly, to prove how detrimental
it was upon children when their fathers or mothers do not know how to care
for themselves in sexual matters, especially if one of them is stricken
with a venereal disease of which he is in ignorance* Children born of
such a marriage suffer from various diseases and rightly deserve the name
of *»Damaged Children***
'•Damaged Children'* is the name of a Jewish drama v^hich deals with this
problem* This drama was freely written around the theme of '*Damaged Groods,**
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a drama which was presented for a period of several weeks at the Blackstone
Theater, and of which a criticism appeared in this newspaper. The drama of
"Damaged Children" is being presented today (Thanksgiving), matinee and
evening, and Saturday and Sunday evenings, in the Empire Theater at Madison
near Halsted* Taking part in this drama are Madame Kennie Liptsen, Mr.
Slias Rothstein, Mr. Jacob Cohen, Mr-. £at2zaan, Madame Simon, etc.
The presentation of this play is something new and different from the usual
themes and presentations being shown in the theaters. Madame Liptsen and
Mr* Rothstein, at the head of their marvelous company of players, are pre-
senting us types such as are seldom seen, but nevertheless are always pre-
sent • "Damaged Children" opens the eyes, showing a new world of which we
until now had no idea existed: a world which deserves more ardent atten-
tion and thought. That is the "Damaged ChJLldren" that Madame Liptsen is
presenting today at the Empire Theater.
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Daily Jewish Courier, October 8, 1913* WPA (ILL) ?ROJ. 30275
PAVILION THEATER.
The Gartner*8 Pavilion Theater has opened this season with a large
troupiof actors. They have already presented the well known Jewish
comedy of Shimer's ••In Latineren** to a crowded house* They will not
only present comedies, but also dramas that were very successful in
New York, like '•Die Harshendeh** , ••Shclaven** and ••Broken Hearts."
At the head of this troupe are Mr. and Madam Gartner, Herr and Mrs.
Nathanson, Mr. Winestock, Mrs. Finklestein, Herr and Mrs. Leonsky, and
others.
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Daily Jewish Courier. October 7, 1913. ^'PA (ILL) PROJ 3027K
THE JEWISH THEATER WORLD - I. S.
In our local Jewish community there is much rejoicing* Again we have
a truly Jewish theater with Jewish artists who promise to remain here
providing the large Jewish audiences desired them. They do. Theater-
goers approved them as can be witnessed by the large attendance which
fill the theater to capacity. Such were the greetings accorded the
Jewish theater at its opening performances.
Of course we are speaking of the Globe theater and the entire Liptson
troupe which came to bring Chicagoans a truly Jewish theater.
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Daily Jewish Courier. October 7, 1913. '^^''^^ (!LL) PROJ. 30275
Even at present , New York, as it appears, does not have a truly Jewish
theater to present the finer class of Jewish drama. Her five theaters
feed the public only trash, each succeeding play being worse than the
previous one* Regardless of press criticism these New York managers do
not even make an effort to offer something better to their patrons
than such plays as •'Souls'*, '•Hesurts**, and Dots". Apparently their
audiences are satisfied.
Thus when word was brought that the Liptson troupe headed by Madam
Kenie Liptson, Herr Elias Rothstone, and Jacob Cohen was coming
here to present the better plays of the Jewish repertoire, we were some-
what astonished, even though we have long known that in our region the
Jewish audience has for sometime been seeking the finer and better
qualities that make for a true, earnest, and interesting drama *
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The fact is not built on supposition. The Liptson players have always
played Jacob Gordon's finer dramas •• •••••
We feel it is unnecessary to review these plays since they are well
known to all Jewish t heater-goers • They include '•Miraleh Ephris",
••The Unknown**, "The Slaughter", ••Der Momzer", etc. It is also more
or less known that in these plays Madam Liptson presents her strongest
characterizations, those that have brought her fame. The same may
be said of Herr Rothstone, Cohen, Uadam Wellinsky, Katzman, and others*.....
Mr* Rothstone informed us that the company had come for only twelve
weeka in which time they have prepared the very best of drama to oe
shown here. But these twelve weeks can at anytime be extended indef-
initely if the Chicago public will approve such high standards as
will be presented to them on the Jewish stage.
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Daily Jewish Courier t September 16, 1913* *^^A (ILL) PRO J 50276
HIPRESSIVE REOPENEIG OF CHICAGO ^S JEV/ISH THEATER.
The new Jev/ish Douglas Park Theater, for this season, opened last evening
in a very impressive manner, and the stars, liisha ^ Lucy German, to-
gether with their New York company, have for the first time, appeared
before an overcrowded audience in .7. Siegel's powerful melodrama,
••Rachel's Children" which met with great approbation. All actors were
received with loud apolause at their first oerformance. Upon concluding
the 2nd act, an enthusiastic ceremony was carried through in honor of
the troupe which v/as showered v/ith bouquets of flowers by organizations
and individual patriots.
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Daily Jewish Courier, September 16, 1913. ''^'f'^ (ilL) PROJ 30275
The representative of the Jewish Actors Union, Rueben Gooskin, who
came especially to the opening of the first cooperative union theater
in Chicago, greeted the audience of the premiere - performance, appeal-
ing for their support for the nev; Jewish theatrical undertaking and
promised the audience an interesting and mirthful season*
A special performance of '•Rachel's Children** will be dramatized this
evening in the Douglas Park Theater for selected guests and representatives
of the Jewish press*
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The Sentinelt Volumes 5-6 1 Week of May 17, 1912 • Page 2.
A permanent Yiddish playhouse will be established by Ellis P« Gliok-
man* He has secured a ten year lease on the Bijou Theater, Halsted
Street and Jackson Boulevard, at a rental of *130,000 for the term*
He will remodel the house at a cost of $15,000«
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Oonrier, December 22, 1911.
« Bijou Xheatre Opens Tonight
She famous actress t Madame Esther Bachel Eominsky is opening the Bijou
Theatre this eyening, at Hals ted and Jackson Bird. , as a Jewish Theatre*
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The opening-night performance will be Ur. Jacob Gordon* s "Mirelecpos**
Hadam Eaminsk7 plagrs the stellar role, with the assistance of a selected cast
of famous artists, such as Ifessrs* Nathanson and Max Bosenthai*
This is the first time in many years that Jewish Theatre patrons hare had
the opportunity to witness such a great performance, played by such great artists*
This Drama will be played until Monday, with Saturday and Monday matinees.
Mr. Xlias P* Glickman, the Manager of the new Jewish Bijou Theatre, has
great plans in mind. He intends to bring the best Jewish actors to Chicago,
and is at present organizing a first-class company, which will play the irtiole
season, and he, himself, will be among the players*
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Courier Dec. 5, I9II
Jewish Theatre in Bijou
Ur. Elias f. Olickman, the well known actor, manager, has leased the Bijou
yesterday. This theatre is located at Halsted street and Jackson Blvd. and
will open for business Christmas weekf This will he an exclusively Jewish
theatre* Mr. Glickman is very optimistic over this new venture* He promises
to have the very best of talented Jewish actors on the stagOf He would not
make any promises as to his heinga co^player on the stage with the other actors
but he assures the public that he will always present a first class company
of players* JLlsot from time to tims he will present new blood and talent of
the greatest in dramatic art*
Ur. Glickman, before departing for Kew York yesterday stated, that the Jewish
Societies of Chicago are the ones who were instrumental in his starting a
Jewish Theatre in ChicagOt It is because the success of the theatre benefits
that the different synogogues and charity organizations have by their untireing
efforts induced Mr. Glickman to venture a Jewish theatre*
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To the Lodges and Societies*
This is a letter to officers of the different Jewish charitahle organizations.
Dear Officers: 1 realize that you are aware of the fact that winter is knock-
ing at our doors and you will need lots of funds for your charitahle under-
takings, much more now than at any other time of the year. This is the oppor-
tune time to study and formulate plans for the raising of funds for the ^>
necessities of the poor, this winter. '
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raising money for charitahle purposes in a large lump sum. Therefore, as I
am manager of the Louis Metropolitan Jewish Theater, the only Jewish Theater
in Chicago, which satisfies the public fuily, permit me to suggest the follow-
ing plan to you gentlemen: We play every evening with matinees Saturdays,
and Sundays, the prices are reasonable, and we always have a capacity house.
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Courier, November 9» 191^^»
Our Theater is ready and willing to serve you "by letting you have as many ^
theater tickets as you desire. You sell them on a commission basis and we
can assure you of very profitable results.
Respectfully
Jacob Louis, Mgr.
Metropolitan Theater.
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Courier, October 20, 1911^
Shmi Israel (Hear, Oh Israel) in Metropolitan Theater,
Next Sunday evening the popular Jewish actor, Levenscn, will make his first
appearance in Shrci Israel, at the Metropolitan Theater,
The theater-lovers who understand stage art, are expecting to see something
different when the artist, Mr, Levenson appears on the stage in a role in
which he can display his great histrionic ability.
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Bijou Theater Hals ted and Jackeon Blvd«
Ur« and Utb. Jacob Adler in
■God's Punishment"
The first of a large repertoire to l>e presented to Chicago l^ this
fa&ous couple*
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Courier t May 3, 1910.
Jews in the Theater Professions*
Jews in America and in other countries as well, have perhaps at present more
than their share of representation in the theatrical world. Some of the most fa-
mous producers, managers, ani theater owners in America are Jews. Moving pictures,
which are only beginning to make headway are also controlled by Jews.
Can it be that Jews have a special leaning toward the theater? The opera in Amer-
ica has its greatest support from Jews* Although not many of the operatic stars
are Jews, mast of the musicians and members of the choirs spring from our people*
A prominent theater manager writes in response to our query - "The truth is that
there is something in the theater that attracts Jews. Perhaps it is because the
theater combines art and business, such as no other business contains. My friends
ha/5 told me that the Jew is a natural born actor and where the opportunity for
both business emd art present themselves, the Jew is perfectly at home#
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The Jew is an artist and a poet. This can readily be seen from the great poet-
ic works of our people which .constantly reverberates through hi^toryt The Jew
is also a traditionally good business raan» Therefore the Jew* s adaptability to
the theater can readily be seen***
Another Jewish theater manager writes - **The Jews have stabilized the theater.
Pianagers no longer run away from their corap&iies if they become stranded in some
small town. This practice has been greatly curtailed since the advent of Jews
in the theater management and producing fields."
Still another writes - "I would not like to say that Jews are the greatest actors,
although our people have given the world very fine actors. However, the rank and
file of actors in theaters are composed almost entirely of Jews. It seems to me
that the Jew seeks not the money that he can earn, but the freedom, the spiritual
freedom, and the freedom of the soul. The Je?/ finds that he can more easily
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develop his personality and individuality on the stage, and that is why he is so
well represented in the acting profession."
No matter how we look at it, the Jew has an active part in the theater world of
today - be it in the grand opera or in the cheap burlesque houses.
(signed) Ben-Levy.
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Courier. April U, I5IO.
Two Yiddish Theaters in Chicago.
Beside the new Palace Theater which is heing "built now, Chicago will have
a new large Yiddish Theater on the West Side.
At last Saturday's concert of Uadaire Kolinsky, at the Auditorium Theater,
^hich was filled to the rafters, an announcement was made that negotiations were
under we.y for the leasing of one of the West Side theaters for Yiddish Produc-
tions. Three "IVest Side theaters are "being considered, and the decision of the
committee will be announced to the puhlic at an early date.
At the same time it was announced that the new Palace Theater was rapidly
nearing completion and will surely he ready for the coming season.
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The Dally Jewrish CourlT. Oot* 26, 1908*
XHIS EVEHINQ PGR THE JElHriSH SHELTER
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Toni^t is the first perfonanoe at the ne«r Ifetropolitan Theatre for
the benefit of the Jewish %elter* The theatre is located at Jefferson
aiki 0' Bryan streets*
The well kaovn maflterpieoo Ban-Hador will be played* All Jews of Qiioago
should do their utmost in order to get these tioketSi so that Father
Abraham's Hotel would profit the most 9 for they are in dire need of funds*
The Jewish belter is the only Jewish institution whioh has at all times
open doors for the hungry and homeless Jews* In order to exist they must
have money* Their expenses are enormoust their inoome is insignifioant*
The perpetuation and maintenanoe of this shelter is grea.tly dependent
upon tonight's and tomorrow's performances* Help us continue the noble
work of the Home* Remember tonight is the benefit for the Jewish Shelter*
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THE NEW 12TH STREET THEATRE •
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The new 12th Street Theatre just east of Halsted Street was
built by the " Western Vaudeville Association*' at an
estimate cost of |23fOOO.OO. No expense was spared to make
it the most beautiful in Chicago* It has a seating capacity
of ^800 people. It is making a special appeal to Jewish
patronage and special attention will be paid to women and
children. Matinees will be given daily at 2:30 P.M.
The policy of the theatre is a seven act vaudeville bill
and a popular movie. Admission 10 cents. Two evening
performances starting at 7:30 and 9:00 O'clock respectively*
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The Coarier> November 14, 1907 •
THE NEW TIfELPTH STREET THBATRE#
The combined Interests of the large Western Vaudeville Assooiatlon are build-
ing the new Twelfth Street Theatre directly east of Halsted Street, at a cost
of |23,000»00« It will have a seating capacity of eight hundred, with eight
hundred comfortable seats* *
No expense will be spared to make this project a credit to the community*
This theatre will cater mainly to Jewish Patronage and will specially look
after the comfort of women and children* A matinee will be played every day
at 2:30 P*lf« The plays will consist of seven vaudeville acts and additional
showing of movie pictures at each performance*
The pictures will be the same as those being shown at the Majestic and Chi-
cago Opera House* Two p%rformances will begiven every evening at 7:30 P« M**
and 9 P« M« Price of admission lO^ii
The Twelfth Street Theatre is located in the heart of the Jewish Ghetto, and
the theatre hopes to have the Jewish patrons fill the house to capacity at
each performance #
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Courier, October I3, 1907*
Next Monday night will be "Shelter Home Night" in Chicago. The International
Theater has been rented for a theatrical production, proceeds going to the
Shelter Home.
Chicago Jewry can best show their appreciation to the Home by coining to the
show end help swell the proceeds.
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■ Coiirier. Jaxraan^ 3. 1907. WPA (ILL) PROJ,30275
Morris Rosenfeld Theater Benefit, Big Suc(">ess.
One of the most successful theater "benefits tooV: place last evening, at the
International Theater, where Mr, G-lickr.an ond his troupe of actors, pls.yed
the Jewish "King Lear.'* The theater vv.z packed with a highly intelligent
audience.
Mr. B. Harwitz, Mr, A, Heller, Mr. Titus, Mr, Sdelman, and others of the
Arrangement Committee -thjanked the puhlic for responding to this "benefit,
as it was for the worthy cause of raisin|^ funds for the assistance of a
sicl^ Jewish poet. Mr, Gliclcman reports a net profit of $600,
•A nujnher of corrpliments were peid Mr, G-liclonan "by the coinpany of actors, '
for the way. Mr, Gliclarxja handled the affair, "bringing it to such a euccess-
fijl conclusion. There was a letter with nany thanlcs from Mr, Heller, expressing
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Courier. Jan, 3, I307.
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his appreciation for the interest Mr. Hosenfeld, ai::d the Chicago Jev/ish
puhlic have tr^Icen in his present condition. He also espressed his grer-t hope
that he will soon sing agp.in for his lonely exiled people.
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Courier. June 11, 190f. ^^ ('i-U PftO/. 30275 ''
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"The Cre.zed One," (Dramatic Review). |
Drajna in four acts Tdv Jacob Gorden. Produced "by G-rand Theater Compajiy at
Academy of liusic,
"The Grazed One" is a pl&y whose content and tendencies are even far more
actuated than in any of Oorden's works for the sta^e. "The Crazed One" is
not a. pl??y wherein action thunders across the stage and thereby detracts
appfeciativeness from the audience, "The Grazed One" is a play which cau-
ses the audience to forget its da^'' to dpy affairs end completely shsorb it-
self in the production.
Is the T3uroose of life to better the well-being of men or is it a needless
and tiresome process, void of a goal? The architectural stnjicture of the
play has many draw-backs; it is not arranged in accordance vith rules of
modern drama, and as such ^onild not be accepted as an artistic work wortV-y
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of inclusion ih the Jewish theater repertoire. Le.cl-cing a good rcany: things
it does, however, have its share of Jewish sweetness, witty remarks aJid
humor.
The following is the story rr± the play:
Melech Gerber is a rich "business rnan of Soroko, Sussia, wlio c^res not a darji
atout the rest of the world so long as he gets his in the wa;; of profits..
He deals in cow-hides, rarkin^? leather, selling and swindling whoever crosses
his path. He loans money at a'bortive interest rates, md even causes arrests
of fellow Jev;s on false accusations just so his "business "be safe from harm.
G-erher hss two children, Harry and Ben Zion. The first is an ignoranovs,
unable to even sign his najne, "but adept at maJcing money and therefore finds
favor in the eyes of his father. The second son is educated, "but "branded as
"Tlie Crazed One" for stud:i7ing science and the philosophy of t?:e Rajn"bon(liai-
monides). He admonishes his father for his dealings and is caused to flee
from his father's home and go live with his uncle, Israel Jaco'b. Ben Zion
invents a. remarkahle machine, but it is destroyed by his enemies whom he has
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exposed in his writings. Sventually he coriirdts suicide saying, "This world
and its false people are not for De, I have nothing to live for axiong them."
Everj'-thin^: considered, the audience enjoyed the play immensely, v
J. Leibner.
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IV Skandinaven (Daily Edition), r^y 10, 1900.
The Director of the Jewish Theater CansevS a Riot
A violent riot occurred at the Jev/ish Theater, Jefferson and C^Trien Streets,
yesterday. Tore than one thousand Jev/s of the neir^hborhood participated in
the riot, anrl the director of the theater, ^ r. Ellis Glickman, was arrested.
Ijt, Joseph Philipson, a department store o^'-ner, vrho has a store in the theater
building, had been trying for 30]^e tine to .^ain control of the nart of the
buildinf*?: occupied by the theater for an extension to his store, and his at-
tempts in this direction were the cause of the riot. The lease of *'r. Glick-
man— who had been in possession of the theater for tv;o 3^ ears , \yhere he had
been giving pla?/s in Yiddish — had expired on ^'ay 1, and T'r. Philipson claimed
that he had sif^ned a lease for the theater v/ith the ovmer of the building,
I'lr. !!• Nathan. L'jf. Glickman declared that he had a verbal contract with
LIr, Nathan for' two more years and refused to vacate.
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I.-:^. Philipscn T^-ut a larr-e 3i.-r outr^ifle tho t-e^ter offerinr for sale all
the fixtures of the placo, Thir- enraged r. Tlicbnar, ^.vho i:r': ediatel:^^ r'^ade
Tilann fnr revenre. Ir the v^iiidov-js of a saloon, lacated in the r^a^ie binMdin.o',
:.r. "liclria.n exiii^iteo p nnpc- of oia nhoe.-^ and rar-'-ed clothes, v;ith the an- ^,<.
nouncer^ent that the c'e-art-i^^it pt^ro ^^as holrlin- a ^-reat sale. In order to^-^"
hriar^ a c;rcv;d together, he hired a hand t'^ ^la^ the llvolieot turves. ^7. ^
3oon a crov/d of r-oro thap a thousano dwell ero of the C^ei/ish onarter had **'^>«*^-
rabr-ered, overyboriy havjnr '\is or her o\m or^j • ion as to whether I'r* rhilipson
or L:r. r;licl:i:ian vTao> ri'-ht. .;undenlY a -rcun of thof^e ^^^hc v/ere sidinr^ viith
h:r. Glictaan beran to stor:.i the entrances to the store while the adherents of
rhilinson broke into the theater, and for a v;hjle it looked as if the riot
nii^ht assune serious n'ronortions. "j^^e I.axvVell street Police 3tation v/as called,
and a patrol wa,^-on came ^ip with a dozen officers unier the connand of Ser-^eant
Harding. The officers atter.pted to break their wav throuf^h tovrard the door of
the theater, but the crov/d resisted. The policemen pulled cut their clubs,
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and Serjeant Hnrdinp uolred trie Camalport Avenue Police LUation to r,erA more
^aen.
77hen this second prou]? of officers aiTived the riot was at it.'^ heirrht. The
Jews had started fifrhtinp- each other, \vonen takinr: "nart as fullv as did the
men. '..T-ien the noise had reached its hi^^hest peak, !'r. OTickr-ian and his group
of actors appeai^ed, all of tliem dressed in theatrical costur.es. This was the
signal for increased rioting, and the actors v/ere at last conpelled to with-
draw. After a while the policenen nsde the band stop playinr'-, and little by
little the crowd was dis":>ersed, but I.t. Olickman was arrested, charr^ed with
disorderly conduct.
I'r. 3-lickrnan was released by Judr^e Dooley. He has entered suit a.^ainst !>.
Philipson #io caused his arrest, and is de^nanding :*'25,000 for false arrest.
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Mr. Glickman has engaged as a member of his company, the talented Mrs, ^
Bertha Tanzman who is well-known in Jewish theatrical circles. She is an I
actress and prima-donna of unusual merit and will he a strong addition to the
stock company on Saturday and Sunday nights. Jacoh Gordon^s "Brudie Lurie'* will
he given in which Mrs. Tanzman makes her first appearance.
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The Reform Advocate. '^. of Au^st 26, 1S99. P.^7.
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On Sunday evening, September 3rd, Mr. Jacob Litt will produce s.t the McVicker's
Theater a new and powerful pipy from the pen of Edwin Arden. The title of the
play is "Zorah," and the sulDject, the persecution of the Jews in Russia.
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It is pleasant news to announce the opening at the Standard Theater, of
a season of opera and drama "by Adler*s New European Dramatic and Burlesque
Co. In the troupe are the well-known Pritz Be rend, Emil Berla, Jos. Oreven
and Aldoph Alfreds. The performances are given in the German- Jewish Jargon.
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The Occidents May 27, 1887 •
MADISON STREET THEATER
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perforraances under the direction of Mrs« Senis Lipzia, v/ho in Rusrie and
En^.]and as well as in America (ChiC8.p;o), - has made herself beloved knovm.
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MondaVf May ^0, 1887, Shulamis, or the Dauprhter of Jerusalem
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(Opposite McVickers) ^
Mr. J» Adler of London, has the honor to announce that a company has been ';^
found by the name of the Hebrew National Dramatic and Operatic Stock Company, :3
for the purpose of establishing a Jewish Theater Company in the City of Chicago.
Sunday, May 1, and Friday, May 6,1887, will be nerformed The Merry Gent lenient
a Comic Opera in three acts and six tablezux* •..•••••••••••••••••••••••.•••• •
Sunday, May 8, will be produced for the third time. The False Hig^h Priest, or
The Innocent Victim, a trasredy in five acts with sonp*s, by Dr. Ben Zevi (Odv)
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Harrietta Louise BerkoirltXt a 19 year old Chicago danoert made her Pco^ish
debttt in the Salle Pleyel*
ULss Berkoiritz is the daughter qf Dr* Joseph BerkowitSt medioal director
of the Chicago Public Health Institute* She is a graduate of the Francis
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V;CRK1.E1T»S CIRCLE ORGAIJIZES IS.V CHCIR VJHICH IS RAPIDLY DEVELOPING
The new choir organized last week by the educational committee of the
V/orkmen's Circle, one of Chica^to's largest Jewish organizations, is on a
very good basis. It is rapidly developing with much success.
Friend Paul Lemkoff , the well-known composer and musician, v/ho is v/ell-
e.35>erienced in organizing and directing choirs of adults, was invited as
director of the Workmen's Circle Choir. Registratioie of new members in
the choir can be made at the office of the educational committee, 1224 S.
Albany Avenue.
Members of the choir will not only learn singing but will klso b©l. taught to
read notes in order to acquaint themselves with the theory of music.
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A PLEASANT SUEPRISE
(Editorial)
The cantors' concert, ixnder the direction of the famous conductor, Mr. Loew ^
of New York, which took place last Sunday, was a very pleasant surprise to all ^'
lovers of Jewish music in Chicago. The concert, which was organized by the ir=
Douglas Park Day and Night Nursery with the co-operation of all the cantors in <^
Chicago, would have convinced even the most skeptical that there is such a thing S
as Jewish music, which is worth cultivating. The concert proved that Chicago
has cantors of whom it can be proud, as far as voice and musical talent are con-
cerned* Mr. Loew himself was inspired by the material that he found in Chicago,
and he believes that if the cantors would continue to work with the same serious-
ness as they did in preparation for the concert, they could accomplish wonders,
and they would be able to introduce modern Jewish music in Chicago.
The fact that Jewish music has not only a great cultural value, but also a great
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educational value and that It can aid In attracting the youth to Judaism, makes
the continuation of activity by the cantors very desirable.
We hope that this city will appreciate the value of the cantors' talents and
will give their efforts In this field attention and interest. The cantors know
that the famous Loew is always willing to help them and they should take advan- §'
tage of this willingness.
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Forward, October g, I922.
One of the oiitstanding features of the grandios art-evening, which is "being"
arranged "by the Workers Circle League, Tuesday, October I7, in Grliclonan' s
Palace Theater, will he sn oratorio "by the noted coTnposer and conductor,
Peretz Lemlcoff.
Mr, Lemkoff had written this oratorio from a T)oem hearing the title "Lonesome"
"by the famous musician, Solomon Goluh. Famous music critics praise Kr. Lem-
koff's composition very highlj^. This oratorio evokes memories of childhood
and awai^ens the deep hut unattainable desire to become once again a free un-
concerned child. Eight voices will sing this oratorio: Jack Amado, Ubx
Brodslcy, (Jeorge Smith, J. Henderson, Ellen Golden, Mrs. Yeta Tolchin and
others.
Besides this oratorio, two literary one-act drajnas will be presented and also
a musical program of opera arias and Jewish folk-songs
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Forward, July 7, 1521
The Yiddish Opera Society meets every Thursday evening, in the National
Social Institute, 3322 Douglas Blvd. We invite all Jewish singers. Only
good musicians with good voices and talent should apply.
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Forward, October 2, I92O,
B, Vladeck, Editor of "Forward", to "be Principal speaker at Arbeiter-
ing (Workers' Circle) School concert.
The Socialist Arbeitering Schools will give a jo5At 'concert at the
Graton Temple (Eighth Street Theater) at Wabash Avenue and Eighth Street.
Children from all the Arbeitering Schools in Chicago will be represented in the
choirs, declamations and dramatic sketches to be presented.
Mr. Vladeck will speak of the significance of the Je?dsh Socialist
Schools, and their influence upon the Jewish Home.
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The childrer, frn-i the Yiddis'-^. Socirlic't 'Vorknen'?. Circle
schools will ures-.ent a concer"t ur.rer """'•'C dircntion of the
Music Director of the scho-^l^, '.\v. lilanischevitz. It will
be held Octoh-r 10, 1^20 in t';e Orion Grotto Tenple, Vabash
Avei'Aie oj 3th Street.
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Forward, April 24, 1919*
People* s Music Drama League*
A meeting of the People's Music and Drama League, will take place today at
4 p. m. in the Forward office; all members must be present. A report of the
concert will be given and plans for further work will be laid*
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The Russian-Little ■Russian Dramat J c ^"^ub, announces that it has united with
Morris Sohaffnert under the name of Jewish Russian Dramatic and Singing Club.
They havt^ determined to have divisioiK*- in the club, one for dramatics and one
for singing.
The organizes club together with the Young Peoples Socialist Club, will run
an affair for the Jev/ish Labor 'Torld.
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Chicago He'brew Institute Observer, December, I9IS,
Dramatic and Musical Organizations,
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•Study of Dramatics and Presentation of
Plays 25 Mi:jred. ,
Jewish Literary and Dramatic Society Yiddish Dramatic Art - 65 Mixed.
C. H, I. Orchestra - Postering Love of Good Music
Socialist Singing Society Vocal Music in Yiddish
70 Mixes.
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The Jewish Socialist Singing Society, hy I« B« Ballin.
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There were several attempts for the last ten years to hulld up In Chicago ^
singing society in Yiddish, although the existence of small groups of slng^
ers may he traced back to the beginning of this century. The National Singl-
ing Society was the last futile attempt of a score of youths to keep up the
existence of a permanent Jewish singing group* Others tried before and
failed.
As it is not my object now to go into any details of the tinderlying causes
for this failure, I Just want to suggest that apparently the main cause may
be looked for in the fact that no organizations of any weight and Importance
were behind them. The groups had to depend largely upon their own resources
for subsistence,' and upon their own Immediate friends to serve as audiences.
With no strong and shining ideal to Inspire, without organizations to depend
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upon on a rainy day, without adequate and capable leaders, their fate could
not be otherwise than sealed* It took the ambitious and virile Jewish Social-
ists to do away with all the obstacles and difficulties, and to organize a
permanent and strong institution of an educational and beneficial character
in the Ghetto.
The Jewish Socialist Singing Society was organized by the City Central Com-
mittee of the Jewish Socialist Party branches, in November, I91U, with a
membership of about fifty, mostly untrained singers, but possessing fair
voices* Its first meetings and rehearsals were held in Maxwell Settlement,
and later on in various halls of the West and North West Sides, They were
crowded with guests and never was the room large enough* The preparations
for the first public concert were elaborate, and noted for their strict
attendance of practically all members. Altruistic exertion and sacrifices of
the leaders permitted to engage a capable instructor, thus contributing
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largely to the successes of the task* Mr, Jacoh Schafer, the conductor^
himself of proletarian society, Socialist and musician, has given away many
an hour freely and served the Society with fervent devotion. Within several
months he succeeded in creating as harmonious a team as can only be formed
out of workingmen dilettantes.
The day of the first concert, the 11th of April, I915, in the West Side Au-
ditorium, was a real holiday for the members of the Society. They all were
in uniform and beamed like children performing for the first time an impor-
tant duty. It proved to be a moral as well as a financial success. Over
one-thousand people cheered and rejoiced over this accomplishment. Especial-
ly remarkable was the execution of the Marti re r Blut (Martyr • s Blood) , a
poem ^ 0. Liesin, in a difficult musical interpretation, a successful crea-
tion of Mr. Schafer himself. Then a few more concerts followed suit, among
them one coinposed of folk songs, exclusively, tmique of its kind, but most
of the concerts were of popular and classical pieces.
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Chicago Hebrew Institute Observer, ])ecember, I916.
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It is already the tradition of the Society to publish an elaborate and expen-
sive program, containing the text of all the poems and songs, as well as eome
selected articles pertaining to the activities of the Society, and to distri-
Inite them among the audience* One of the most important aims prominently fig-
uring in the Constitution of the Society is to distribute Jewish Socialist
poetry and workingmen^s melodies among the Jewish laboring masses. A program
like this is a heavy expense, and the advertisements gathered from syiqpathi-
zers do not usually cover it in full.
ihe last concert was exclusively devoted to the Russian Revolution, and was
given in the gymnasium of the Hebrew Institute on the 12th of Uay. It was
attended by aa interested and intelligent audience. Again the Marti re r Blut
proved to be the big hit. Ur. Absfield, the tenor, was this time at his best,
and the other soloists gave also a good account of themselves. Miss Boral and
Mr. Manievitch betrayed a deep tinder standing of their respective parts, and
brought the audience to its feet. Plans are underway to publish the music of
the above, as well as of several other productions of Mr. Schafers.
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Piano School,
Chir Piano School was continued throughout the year,- The registration for
the year was 5I - ^*^S female and 5 nale, against 37 l^st year, with a total
attendance of 96S against U5I the year previous. Owing to the great demand
made upon this school it v;as decided to keep the school open five days a
week instead of four as heretofore. While as yet we have not discovered
a Ruhinstein or a Mozart, we have nevertheless enahled a. good many children
to cultivate a taste for music, and in time perhaps even to develop superior
talent, A charge of .25^ per lesson was made.
Expense
Revenue
1912 - 1913
$567.15
261.36
1911 - 1912
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Courier Dec. U, 19U WPA (ILL) ^^ROj. 30275
Jacob Gordon Literary and Drama Club
We take this opportunity of making it known to our Jewish friends that we
have organized a Dramatic club in Chicago* Any young man or young girl who
possesses more or less talent in Dramat who wish to Join otir club, may do
80 at once* There will be no fee charges this month* Our club rooms are in
the Palace Opera Building, Boom 23* Open evening 7*30
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Chicago's Cook-Fot
On Thanksgiving evening, November 30th, at the Hebrew In£?titute, a
Memorial Concert will take place for the purpose of raising funds with which
to assist the family of our recently deceased Humorist and Writer, Mr, D.
Apotheckar,
Mr. Apotheckar was one of the greatest Humorists in our Jewish litera-
ture, and still he could not avoid the lot of the other Jewish writers, and he
left his family destitute.
It is the duty of the Jewish Public to do everything possible to assist
this poor family in their distress. We are patiently awaiting the report of the
Committee, which is workiiig without any letup to make this undertaking a success.
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Courier, October I3, 1907,
The Chicago Hebrew Institute is organizing a "Peoples Choir" under the diren-
tion of Isaiah Temple of New York fame. The first meeting will take place
Tuesday evening at S o'clock. All interested in choral work are invited
to attend.
(Signed) Aleph.
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It is a matter of great pride to Sinai Congregation that two memhers of
its choir, Wm. Wegener and Mrs, Hemmi, had been selected as soloists for the
recent North-western Saengerfest, held at Davenport, la. Both artists met
with great success at the gathering.
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The Reforra Advocate. 'Vk. of May 23, 1896. p. 294.
Hfeister Robbie, the nine year old son of W. and Llrs» N. V.. Eisendrath,
has composed a waltz, entitled "First Thought V/altz,'' for piano. It is a
clever composition and speaks well for the lad's talent.
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Th» Reform Advocate > Wk. of Deceroter 21, 1895* P»760,
Ume* Pa2inle Bloomfield-Zeisler will give a recital before the Ameteur
Musical Glob at Steinway Hall, Dec* 30th, at 10:30 a.m. The public will be
admitted.
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The Clay Literary Association was established in Chicago hy eleven
iJewlsh young men in Septemher, 1S59« Th^ object of the Association was to gain
a more intimate union among the young men of Chicago and for the promotion of li-
terature.
• • The officers were: Henry U. Hart, President; DtJ* Boehm, Vice-President,
G.A. Levi, Recording Secretary; Martin Barbe, Financial Secretary; and P. S. Mandle,
Treasurer*
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Th# Hafonn Advocate, Wk, of December 9, lg93« p«276«
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The pupils of Mr. Mode Wineman will give an afternoon musicale at the ^
residence of Mrs. Oerstel, 3309 S. Park Ave., December l6th. ^
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The Reform Advocate , \/k. of ^ct. 21, 1893 •
^IdvICITD FJiHlT PUPILS IN PliUIO RLXIT^O^
The pupils of Si^nund Kahn p;ave a .^ienc recital in Chickering Hall, last
Tuesday evening* The progrejii was made up of classical and modern composi-
tions.
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The Refer m Advcce.te^ rfki. of April 2, 1892.
/PHELPS PUPILS GIVE CONCERT^
Miss Rosa Coh?^ • , soprano, Mr. rleriaeii Sundeeji, baritone, end Mr. W. S*
Bracken, basse, pupils of Ir. L. A. Phelps, f'o.ve an Interesting concert
on Thursday evening at the Atheneura Hall.
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The Reform Advocute, wk. of i-ie.rch o, 18C-2.
/ICDE VJUKMV3 PUPILS IN I.1]SICALE_7
A Musicale v;ill be f-iven by Hr. Lode "rfinemDn's pupils en Saturday afternoon,
the 12th inst., st the reaidence cf lirs. W. A. Walter, 3142 Caluinet Ave.
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The Refcm Advocate^ \vk« of January 9, 1892
y^ESTIMCNIAL CCKCER^
A f;;reiid testincnial concert v;ill be tendered to L:r« Frenz IVald, the v/ell
knoivn local musician and cr.-^onist cf Zion Temple, at the Auditorium Recital
Hall*
Among the prcirdnent musicians v;i.c will ap.oear on that occasion are: Eernhard
T'ollenhauer, the celebrated violinist, Leo Llellis, Joseph Silberstein and
Miss Ella Rosenbaun.
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TliB Reform AdvoQate^ wk« cf June 19, 1S91»
/CRCIIESTRA 111 ■ IIWiL CwICERT /
The Symphony Club Orchestra rj^ve the fourth ajid final -cncert cf its season
on Tuesday evenin-, at Central Lusic Hall. Director Jacobsohn is developing
the talent at his com and to excellent effect* Von Suppers Overture, **Poet
and Peasent," was surprisingly v^ell done, likewise the nev/ Kensington vmltz
by Liebling. -Ambrose Thcr.ias« overture "Raymond" was fairly well done.
Jerone C*Connell, a new laeniber cf the orchestra essayed the difficult trom-
bone solo, Vfa^^^ner ' s , " Evening Star."
one of the most intar^itiflg features of the evening was a violin solo by
Mrs. E. S. Jacobsohn, Spohr's ••Concert No* S.**
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/PRIZES GIVSII TO VICLINISTSj?"
In the violin department cf the Chicar^o Llusical ^ollef,e, seven pupils
were in the contest for the diamond i.iedai, the ;udo;es being Dr# F. Ziegfeld,
August Hyllested, end S. £• Jacobsohn. The Rev. Dr. K. \i. Thomas' prize a
diamond nedal for the best violinist in the college, wb.s awarded to YiTilferd
V\[oolett. The judges found it difficult to decide the awarding of the prize
as ViToolett and Leon Llarx were so nearly equal. Dr. Ziegfeld decided th^t
there should be a diamond medal for Leon Llarx, and announced tliat he v/ould
donate the prize to Iviaster karx. The second prize, the college gold medal
for tlie second best violinist, wb.s awarded to l»iaster Adolph Loeb, end the
third prize, the silver medal, v.dll go to ..Ir. Elijah Courlender. Those who
took part in the contest besides the winners were Henry Eeermoji, IZichael
Lyons, ond Lliss Lenora Jackson.
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The Chicago Conservatory aiincunces two i^iore concerts to occur prior to the
close cf the present ten.i, both cf Vvhich will take place at the Columbia ^
Theater^ The dates fixed for these two entertainments are June 11th and
18th« The piano department will furnish one cf the pro.^rams, with the assist-
ance cf pupils from the vcoal and viclin c.eparti.*ents; end the ether program
will be presented by pupils of Sijnor Carpi, assisted by advsjiced pupils of
the piano department*
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The Refoin Advocate, ATc. of April 10, 1891.
/TAIZ.IE ZEISLER C0!.TLII.:SIT2d7
lime* Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler was paid a hi£:h compliment last week when she
v;as asked to appear as soloist at the concert of Lenox Lyceum in I^ew York,
April 19, to be given as a f^rand farev/ell to Theodore Thomas^ Irie. Zeisler
was forced to decline, ov;ir^ to her en/^a^enent with the /irnateur Ivlusical Club
of this City, of -^.pril 20.
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The next meetinc of the Liebling Amateurs will take place at L:r. Liebling*s *>
studio, Kiniball liall, 245 -Vabash Ave, Santurday afternoon, April 11th. I^t.
;«• S. B. Llathews will deliver a lecture, v/ith illustrations at the piano by
Llr. Liebling*
The concert given by the S^Tiphony Club Orchestra Tuesday evening at the Central
I.:usic Hall was well attended. A fine program was given. The soloists were
Emil Liebling, Miss Grace Ililtz, Lrs. Claire Lurray, Joseph Olheiser, and
Leon A. Strauss*
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JE^VISH
^TxIUAL CHARITY COrCErai/
The Amateur LIusical Club cave its anr^ual charity concert last night at the
Central L'usic Hall» A very interesting program v/as well rendered.
Theodore Thorras* ITev; York orchestra will give a weeks return season of concerts
at the Auditorium, beginning Monday, April 27th.
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^^SICAL -i^iX^T IVITIi;^
T\'-X) Chicane children, Tiss Gussie Gotllov;, pianist, and Llaster Leon r.larx,
violinist, are just novj atLractin^ a good deal of attention in other cities.
Carl V/clfsohn*s series of trio evening v/as concluded last 'Aiursday at Hour-
nicue*s Hall. LIr. 'folfschn has certainl^^ done his share of the v;oik to-
v/ard the musical advancenent of tliis city, and tie five concerts of this
season give added emphasis to hif? services in this direction.
Lev3^, the vxell-knorm cornetist, is organizinf^ a nilitary band for the road.
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WELL KNOWN ARTISTS HATi WORKS ON EXHIBIT ,^
Many well known artists have their works listed in the Art Exhibit Catalojfuei.-
The artists having works at the Exhibit are: Emil Armint David Bekker, :|
Borris Deutch, Leo Garland, Todros Geller, William Jacobs, Graziella Jacoby, '
Ne Jenkin, Zan De BLopper, Charles Raphael Prilik, L* Rubensteint Carl Sacks^j
William Se Schwartz, Walter Schneiderman, N* P. Steinberg, Geo. W. Weisenburg|^
Agnes Clark Winkler and Oscar Yampolsky*
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Dally Jewish Courier > Jan. 4, 1923.
JEl'.^SH PEOPLE'S INSTITUTE APT CIUB
(Article In English)
Through the initiative of a number of advanced students of art and yoxing
artists there has been formed an Art Institute Club which will meet reg-
\ilarly in the Art Rooms of the Jewish People's Institute, 1258 W. Taylor
Street.
Young artists and advanced students of art are cordially invited into the
fellowship and comradeship of the Club. A special meeting is announced
of the present membership and all those interested to discuss the proposed
program and plan of action of the Club.
V/ith the assistance and co-operation of the Institute the Art Club is
establishing a studio for independent class work and discussion on art and ^
related topics.
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Rhythmic and Fancy Dancing Class
The Lbnday afternoon class in Rhythmic and Fancy Dancing v/ill resume ^
its regular sessions on lbnday afternoon, January 8, 1923, at 4 o* clock. ^
Parents interested in registering their children for this class should
call at the office of the Jev;ish People's Insti^ite, 1268 V/. Taylor
Street or telephone ila^.Tnarket 6400.
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THS Za^iIBITION of MORRIS " '^ISSiilNB^:^a»S PAINTIIIGS
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The odd life of Morris V/eissenherg is an example of the remarkable pov/er
of the artistic soul, that cannot be suppressed despite misery and want*
Vi'eissenberr has loved art, since his childhood* He did not have the
opportunity, as a child, to be j^"^®^ Q-^ artistic education. Remaining
an orphan at an early age, no one rendered enough attention to his
affectations, caprices, and "crazes." The artistically inclined child
had no interest for anything that existed in his father's house. He
was attracted to the solitude of nature •
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Conditions corrpelled him to follov/ the pe.th of his father and brotlier^
to adopt a business career, but he y.ras more poet than merchpnt and his
dreams of strange beauties had more influence upon him than realities,
with its accounts and profits.
His quest for beauty destroyed his interest in physical v/ell being; he turned
away from the material life end beg^n to seek the v/ill for \vhich his soul
thirsted. He entered an art school and expected great results. He then married
and acquired new obligations to fulfill.
This set him on his travels. He thought he could better himself in America,
but he v/as bitterly disappointed. He found out that here in the ''land of
unheard of opportunities" there is a smaller place for dreams than in the country,
in which he was born.
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Life v/as very difficult for the dreaming-artist in America. His
finest dreams v/ithered and disoeresed into dust» Yet. he did not e^ive
up nis fight • Through pricking thorns end sharp stones, he broke his
Y/ay 8Jid later became acquainted v/ith the -Irt Institute. Aside from
nis heavy physical li.bor in a factoryt he also did some janitor work in
the Art Institute, and in the Art school in order to be close to the
source for which his artistic soul pined.
In this condition of hard factory and janitor v/ork, he turned, two years
ago, to the "Jevj-ish Art Friend," v/hich I, at that time, edited. Upon
my request, he brought some of his v/ork..# .sketches on paper be-
cause he had no money for canvas and paint. My first impression was,
that here stands an artist of the most intimate opinion; an artist v/ho
possesses, v/ithin his pov;er, the discover^/ of the mysterious movement of
the soul.
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Unfortunate by 'Fhe Je-Tlsh Art Fri.end dissolved^ Yet, the artist's struggles
did not oeasef. Later, Ivlorr-is .eissenberg had the opportunity, for a
few months, to live for his art end the r-^sult v/as an exhibition of his
works*
Not all his oaintin.^s and sketches are the r^roduot of a fevr "honev
months." A great part of them were made during a t^vo year period, v;hen
the artist still worked phy'^ically and used to do his paintings before
he went to v/ork*
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The Dally orldy February 16, 1918.
The exhibition of Morris eissenber^'s paintings is arranged by a group
of Jewish and non-Jevash art friends, v/ho are convinced, that they have
discovered n. God-blessea artist, v/ho vfill pos.^ibly be a blessing to the
race that bore him.
The noted Chicago painter, Zdv/ard Tunan, expressed himself most clearly
by picturing Morris ^.'eissenberg with the folioving v^ords:
"No other thing touched me so, in the modern art v/orld, as the sketches
and paintings of !«Ir. Iv'orriG eissenberg. They give me complete satis-
faction, because they arouse in me, thoughts, actual thoughts, sentiment,
deep sentiment. This artist is not interested in photographic genuiness
of form, color, and so forth, but v/ith the reelity of God's nature,
may it be a human being or a tree#
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The Daily Vorld, February 16, 1918.
"He is a dreamer and the v/orld v/ould certainly cease to exist if there
would be no dreamers* Such persons as Triner, the English; 'ilhelm
Moss, of Holland; Ivlile, of France; and "hestler, of Merica; these very
persons have given the world such, that makes life v^orth living*
"This artist endows us with inspiration, strong sentiment and promises
us a golden future."
The exhibition of Morris -eissenberg's painting v/ill open, February 18,
in the art gallery of Moulton and Rlckerts, 71 T« Van Buren :it., and
vail contain the follov/ing pieces:
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1. Lonely Hours.
8# My Museum.
£• Darkness*
9. A Son of Israel.
3» The Peaceful Summer
10. The Disappearance
4. Drama.
11. Elegy.
5. Those '.Vho Are Hurt.
12. Darkness, (sketch)
6. Silence.
13. A Pencil Study.
7. Favorable.
14. i^legy ( Irrangement).
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Prom the above list, we can see that Morris .Zeiss enberg is a poet, a poet
of strokes and colors, and a visit to his art exhibition will surely be
an unusual artistic enjoyment*
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tinued his art work, has on exhibition, in Sinai Social Center, a very
"beautiful collection of portraits and drawings.
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The "oforn Advoc-ue. r!ay l6, 1931* "S
The hi2;h spot of the v/eek in Qncu[;,o, particularly in the history of the
Institute ?layers cT the Je;vi sh People's Institute, v/'^^s "he v/innin^; of first
honors in the Drama Let^ ue Tournament held at the Goodman Theater last
Sunday ni{^it»
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The presentation of "The Dollar by David Tinski \ms av;arded the hi host single
honor of the Tournanent fo^ •• t's^bril". i-int: sta^in^;^ and pres nt. ticn» The
•3ilver Cup that has alv^ays been av;urded an..ually, v;as never' won twice by
any or^i^uni zation* It was a happy comiany and director that broughts, after
a stirrinK ccinpetition, the cup back again to the Jev/ish Peoplu'o institute.
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The n 0 r o rm . vdv c ca te | V.uy l6, 1931 •
The cont .-t wi^s pi-rtici j.uted in by Greater Chicu^o or -jjanizu Lions. This ^Tj-
cluded suburban companies. Sixteen Lit:le The^-ter^ comp^teLl i*nd reuresefeed
independent and college: [-roups. The mt'tViod oC procedui^e \r s the sel ction
of the four best, productions for a fin^ 1 r.hovdn^ I"i the finul showing the
selection of one from the four \v:is mad-^ m ucuuxi* of the Institute*
Last year tiic Institute Players v;on the cup v/ith "The Tenth Man". This
triumph comes at the height of" the Institute /layers mos.: successful, artistic
season.
The settin^^s v/ere designed by Clive Ricktbau;:^. In the cast were "^ose Ccapp,
l-olly Kr.mert Clarice '^'einert Charles S^/adeshf Herman Brodsky, .Cli Ta^^^e,
Aalph 'Cchoolman, Louis Gitloz, Cam Addams and ~a\lph Cilverstein. Besides
'vvinnin^ the trophy, the Institute 1 yers were awarded h^^nor-ble mention
for the best diction.
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Forward , Apr* 10, 1931.
A PLAY OF C¥iITGSTiiIR LIFE
By The Jev/ish People* s Institute Players.
''That llan*s Soul", a famous Chicago gangster draraa, \7ill be presented to-
morrow and Sunday at the J"e-;ish Institute Theater. Tliis drama is interesting
in that it gives the people a glimpse of the life of the unden*;orld. This
play is directed by Charlec Freeman, director of the Institute's players.
Many talented young players v.lll take part.
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For^vard, Mar. 27, 1931.
THE LAWimALS TII3AT2R 13 I^JUCING PREPAR^ITIOIT FOR RiSSOVEH
A splendid, festive program of entertainment v;ill be presented in the Lawn-
dale Theater, on the second night of the Passover. Theater lovers will enjoy
a very interesting melodrama with delightful music. Jennie Gk>ldstein, pop-
ular Jewish actress, will play the leading role. The name of the play is,
^lier Grolden Dream."
Miss Goldstein made a bi^^ hit with this role in New York, and it is certain
that she will be a bi^^ success in Chicago also.
This noted actress has been absent from Chicago for the last three years.
During those years Miss Goldstein played on the English stage with enviable
success.
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However, she may perform here for at least six weeks.
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Forward, Mar. 27, 1931.
Miss Goldstein is beginning her performance Thursday night.
The coming program in the Lawndale Theatre will include Morris Schwarts,
Molly Picon, and Michael Michalesco.
Last Sunday night, the well-known Oelia Adler bid farewell to her Chicago
fans. The theater was filled with admirers who came to say good«by, to
her, and also to see her in the title role of "Street Women."
The plot of the show was gay and sad in turn. The performance was
splendid. Miss Adler was unique in her role.
The artistic performances of the two famous Hebrew actors, formerly with
the Moscow Art Theater, and later with the Habima, have aroused great interest
among the intelligent theater patrons.
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/or.vard, lar. 27, 1931.
. These noted artists v;ere hicHly praised for their artistic perfon^ancGS by
Gorki, Stanislavsky Shaliapin and noted Jev;ish critics.
iv;r. Yardi is an exceptional comedian, his characterizations bringing laughter
and happiness to his audiences.
iviadam Yoliet v/ill recite passages froi'i the Ldble and also Hebrev/ poer.is frorn
classical and iiodern Palestine •
Vardi v:ill play roles from his ovm plays. :.e v/ill perform scenes from the
Russian Revolution and sho?; pictures of .-j.ierican-Jev/ish life and scenes from
Italy and ralestine. •
i'^jaong his popular presentations v;ill be the ''Jewish Lother;'' "Trotzky near
the Red Square;" '^The Japanese and the Jen Tribes;'^ "Jhree tmd vour;^' '^Sabbath
in a small '^own,'^ and nur.ierous other worth while and entertaining numbers.
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Chicaf^o Hebrew. Institute Ot) server, Novern'ber 21, I929..
KBHAm-t I-.OIffiVSKY lOTV DIHl'iCTOH OF DRW'IATISHH: GEZELSHAJ^?.
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The Dramatishe Ge^elshpft (Jewish Art Plryers) h?ve "been successful in
engpging the services of !.!r. Ahrshpin Morevsl<y for their d.vp.meXic director <^
of this forth-coming season. Mr. !.!orevs>y is one of the founders, of the i
famous Wilner Troupe, rn actor and director of note .?Jid a prominent Jour- ,
nalist, besides. Ke expects the first perfomc?nce to he ^^iven in the last
pa-rt of December, just before the ITev.^ Yep.r, Some of the plays nvovosei. by
him for the re-oertoire this season are - Herod, by Alter Katzizne; Rags, by
H. Leivick, and the Merchant of Venice.
The work of the Drcjr.atishe Crezelshaft is too well loiown in the Chicago
Jewish community to need elaborate exoloitation here. All who are inter-
ested in good literary and artistic production in Yiddish will be glad of
the op"oortunity given them by the intensification of the good work of the
Jewish Art Players under their neyj director.
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BERNARD SIIA'T'S ARt/S AND THE MAN TO BE CT..3ED EY THE. INSTITUTE PLAYERS GUILDr
Immediately upon the heels of the Institute players guild definite success gj
with Molnars Liliom comes the announcement that Bernard Shaws* outstanding
comedy Arms And The Man, will be produced December 1« V/hen the guild announced
its plans during the opening weeks of the season, there was much comment at
the ambitious program of the players group*
Never had any organization definitely planned a new production every month
of an outstanding play. But the large playing organization of the guild with
it excellent theatre equipment, places it in a position whereby big things
can not only be planned, but accompli shed«
In choosing Arms' And The !'/an, the Institute Players Guild seizes the Irish-
dramatist's most outstanding comedy. Thavian to the final line, it has a
plot development that keeps an audience in continuous laughter throughout
the play.
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Arms And The Marit needs little introduction to followers of what is best inthe,
theatre and foremost in dramatic Literature* '^-
It presents an anti-romantic satire interlarded with dialogue that fairly
scintillates with good fun# ViThen done in London, the Illustrated London News
said of it, "There is more thought, more wit, more accomplishment inthis play
than any piece before the Boards. ■ Again referring to the files of newspaper
acclaim, the Athenaeum, (famed London paper), said, "Shaws comedy, after being
kept out of sight formany years, is now revealed to usas a classic."
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Arms And The Man» is actually chock full of wit and good humor. The story of
the soldier of fortune who seekr relief from capture in a Bulgarian lady s
bed chamber and in so doing upsets a sham- romantic romance is as modern today
as it ever was. In fact, the piece could have well been written in this modern
day. The Guild Company has a well selected cast and rehearsals for the play
are progressing rapidly.
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Chica^?^<> Ilebrew Institute Observer, September 19, 1929.
JUNIOR SEPH^RDIC league flans PSTTIVITIES to celebrate FIRfT ANNIVERS.-RY.
TText month will complete one year of existence for the Junior Sephardic League
which was so successfully organized a year ago, and whose program since that
time has been very active and intense one. Under the capable direction of
Miss Brichke, its leader, the group has shown itself to great advantage in
8 series of dramatic productions, which were presented from time to time«
As a culminating effort of its first year of existence, the group is preparing
a play known as "Hot Air." The cast has already been selected and the re-
hearsals will begin this coming week. The work is a comedy, replete with
numerous situations that tend to evoke much laughter from an audience. At
Its meeting on September 15, the group initiated several new members in a
manner that was both novel and terrifying in its aspect. A delightful informal
social with an appropriate entertainment accompanied the initiation.
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Drama Department Planning Important Productions ^^
Recognizing the fact that the drama is one of the most, if not the most,
democratic of the ?rts, the Institute has always given the theatre the pre-
sentation of good plays and the development of latent acting talents and a
prominent place in its program of activities. But in its marvelously equip-
ped new home on -Douglass Boulev^^rd and St. Loiiis Avenue, the Institute is go-
ing to do something more than just this.
The theatre in this new "building marks a dex)art\ire in non-commercial
dramatic enterprises. Indeed there are few theatres, even in the commercial
field of the legitimate drama, that are a match for it so far as stage arrange-
ments, acoustics, seating capacity, comfort end atmosphere conducive to the
presentation and enjoyment of plays are concerned. Ihis co"i:?)led with the addi-
tional rehearsal facilities, the zeal, experience and ability of Kenneth Croft,
the director of dramatics, and the enthusiastic actors of the Players Club, as-
sures the community of many seasons of rare and delectable theatrical entertain-
ment .
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Moreover, there is in the new "building a poetically picturesque roof ^\
garden which will also he used hy the dramatic department for the staging of
plays. Two plays, one a serious drama and the other a li^t comedy, will be
produced there this summer. Rehearsals on these pieces have been in progress
for some time now and the casts are very nearly ready for public presentation.
The cast for '^39 East" by Rachael Crothers, scheduled as the opening piece
for the new theatre proper, is almost complete — there remain but four parts to
fill. Among the play? being considered for subsequent production are, "The
Truth About Blaydes" by A. A. Milne, "We Moderns" by Israel Zangwill, and a num-
ber of extra-ordinary, one act pieces by Conrad Seller, Pinski and others.
Mr. Croft needs a few more persons, particularly men, to complete his act-
ing staff. This means an exceptional opportunity for progress and development
for young people who have set their minds on stage careers.
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To Present Best Yiddish Plays
Another, and equally important division of the Institute's activities
in the field of the drama is that of the presentation of Yiddish plays. This
is under charge of the Yiddishe Literarishe \m Dramatishe Gesselshaft, which
organization has established an enviable reputation for itself among the Yid-
dish speaking element of the city by virtue of its excellent production of first
rate plays,
For the coming season this Yiddish speaking group is securing a director
from New York and scheduling two productions a week in the theatre of the new
biiilding. The Yiddish players promise t9 give the community the best the Jew-
ish drama has to offer.
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The Reform Advocate, Vol. 69 • Wk*of April4,1925APage 30%
Yiddish Art Theatre Society will give a midjiight performance
at the Central Park Theatre on April 11. This organization
was formed for the purpose of establishing in Ghgo. an
Art Theatre in Yiddish. The Society has the support of many
prominent men in Crigo., ajaong them are;- Judge Hugo Pam,
Nathan Kaplan, and Rabbi Leon Fram.
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With the arrival in Chicago of the noted Jewish writer pud dramatic pro- "^
ducer, Mark Schweid, the Jewish Literary and Dramatic Society celebrates
its fifteenth anniversary, Mr. Schweid will aid the organization in pro-
ducing "The Treasury," hy David Pinsky, which will mark the beginning of
a drive for a fund of $150,000 to establish the proposed Chicago Little
Theater.
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Daily Je-vish Courier > Lay 18, 1925.
ON THE RJBLIC RCoTRUli
by
J, Loebner
Hebraists and all those vjho are interested in keeping the flarme of Judaism
from bein:: e::tincuished in our younf. c^neration are expected to come to Temple
Judeah, Independence Boulevard, Tuesday eveninc. 'The Larshall Hebrev; Club ^.
v/ill loresent a Hebrev/ play entitled "Doctor Ghirul:". 'J
7.1iat is the Marshall Eehvevi Club? It is a student organization of the liebrev; J
classes in John i:arshall High School, and is under the supervision of the con- ,^
potent Hebrev; teacher, S. Selicr.ian, the author of the play. Tl^e Hebrev; classes ^
in the John Llarshall Hi^h School v/ere inaugurated at the request of Harry I.:.
Lipsky, when he was a member of the Board of Education. Tlianlcs to Ij?* Lip-
sky, such classes ?/ere also opened in the Lledill Hich School.
Our r)urr>ose in vantinr this is to induce you to attend this Hebrev; performance*
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II D 10 By doiiit; so you v;ill not only encourage the boys and girls to
III E continue their study of Eebrev;, vmich v;ill inspire them v/hen
II 3 2 g they become older to accomplish sonethinc for Judaisii, but you
^^ Y/ill also show the coirj .unity to v/hat extent you support the extra
funds v/ith v/hich the Hebrev: classes are taxed.
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That the boys and f.irls v;ho attend the Hebrev; classes in John Larshall Hi^h
School are narchinc on the road to Judaism can be seen by the generous dona-
tions that they are nivinc for Jev/ish national undertakings and for local charity^_
They have contributed ciuite a sijaii to the Hejrev; Hayesod (exchequer of the
'.'Jorld Zionist Cr^anization) and to L'oes Ghitin (fund to provide the poor v;ith
food on Passover). They also stand on r^ard to protect, as 'veil as elevate,
the Jev/ish rionor. In these classes, they attend lectures on Jev/ish history
and religion . Tliis season's lectures v/ere c^ven by Rabbi Almond, Rabbi Fram,
Rabbi Cohen, RaLbi Ifeslzal and I'.v. Lipsky.
Samuel Skolnik, Harry Herkik, iuma '..'olak, Dorothy Frankel, Alvin Berman, Janet
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II 13 10 Goodman, Ben Brods ::% and John /ilbert v.-ill participate in
III II the play. Let us rive -oheri a hearty v;elcoi;ie at their preiuiere,
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Dally Jewish Courier, Jan. 12, 1922. /fo^ o>
OHE/ITSR AND ART \^.. <b
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All those who are interested in literature, and who would like to see plays
of literary merit presented on the Jewish stage, will be very glad to hear
that Sholom Asoh*s new play, **The Dead Man,** is going to be presented.
The Literary Dramatic Society, vftiich intends to present good literary plays,
will present Sholom A8ch*s newest drama, **The Dead Uan**^ for the first time
in America* Performances wi^.l be given on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, January 23, 24, 25 and 26, at Glickman^s Palace Theater.
Mr. Abraham Teitelbaum will direct the play, as well as act in it; and the
irtxole dramatic society vrill participate. The scenery will be especially de-
signed by the artist Ostrousky, and special music will be composed for this
occasion by a member of the musical society, Hazimrah, Mr* Cheriawsky* All
lovers of art will undoubtedly wish to see this fine literary production to
be presented by the Literary Dramatic Society.
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Daily Jev/lsh Courier, Dec* 16, 1921 •
^ffiW THEATER GROUP FORIuE^
There has been organized in Chicago a Hebrew dramatic association called
•^abimo,'^ which aims to present, from time to time, literary dramas in
Hebrew, since there is a demand for them. The first production will be
given at the end of January, 1922. "GrO And. Relate,** a play by Sholom Asch,
will be presented^ Participating in the play will be S# Sheinberg, Isaak
Spector, Mrs. Spector, Rpiedman, and others. The Habimo v/as founded on the
initiative of Dr. Agrant, Ben- Ami, Shomer, S. Lewad, and others.
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Youth Dramatic Club.
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WPA (ILL) PRO.!. 30275
Sunday evening, February 5th, in Hull House Theater
will be presented.
The Stranger by Jacob Gk>rdon
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Forward, January 20, 1921.
The Literary Dramatic Society is studying at present, Peretz Hirshbein's
'•Downhill'' - a drama in U acts. The Society intends to present this drama
Sunday, January 30th, in the Princess Theater.
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Porvard. Octolser ?^, I32O.
YoTing Men's Dramatic Club.
All the royalists who ta^^e part in the intelli<irent pipy of Feretz IIirshl>ein are
cordially invited to attend the rehearsal.
Hull House Theater
Ealsted and Polk Sts.
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Forv^ard, Octcter 7, 1920.
Sunday, Octolier 2Uth, 192C. A Sig Celetration.
The Yiddish Literary Drametic Society will celetrpte a holiday in the Princess
Theater, downtown, iu honor of the opening of a permanent Literary 'Tlieater in
Chicago. The play rill he the well known drama, Ya-nkele Boyla.
hy L. "ohrian.
The Socialist orchestra v;ill plsy incidental music. It will he a great puhlic
event.
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?orr£Td, Octoter 7, I92O
WPA (ILL.) PROJ. 30275
Church Pells,
"by, Ahraham Reizen.
The sta^e settings were desired hy Jonah Spiva>.
The music v;ill "be furnished under the direction of !.!r. Z. Shaffee.
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The Jevash Socialists Singing Society will participate^
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W?A (ILL) PROJ. 30275
The Pro£:ress*ve T^r-inatlc ^o-ith v/ill
hol:^- a -^leetir^ this evenin.; 1^. the
T.or.:ers I^"3tit-:j.te.
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Forward . Feb. 7, 1919. ' '''' '■'■^■> ^^:.! ■in?-.
JEWISH-FOLK STAGS
V/anted - - - Jewish talented men and v/omen to join our club. Our work
is Literary/- folk theater. V/e teach Reading, Reciting and Elocution. Come
to our Literary meeting, Friday night, the 7th of February, 1919, in
Douglas Park Auditorium, 3202 Ogden Ave.
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Daily Jev/ish Courier, Apr. 28, 1915
HATIKVAH OIT TlIS STAOE
(Editorial)
To see 1000 or 1200 persons on a Thursday afternoon in a packed theatre,
and all Jev/s who had cone to see a dramatic portrayal of Hatilcvah (Jewish
national anther: ) , is, of itself, surprisin.^. But a mu'ch ,r^reater surprise
is the production itself, particularly since it comes to us quite unex-
pectedly, and fron a class from mora ;ve v;ould least expect such a pro-
duction.
Usually, it is assuiaed t .at the South Side Jev;s of the well-to-do class,
particularly the Gerrian Jews, are as far removed from concern about Zion
and the hope of a I.'essiah, as East is from ./est. From outward appearances,
this v/ould seem to be the case. That which is usually heard from the
pulpits in the Temples will not satisfy the listener's desire for the
ancient Jewish ideal, for a homeland in Palestine.
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III H yesterday at the Chicago Art Institute, nust have been a tremendous
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Greman Jews, both men and wonen. This v/as more of a religious
service t:ian a theatrical performance, although Greek art in the form of
dancing was commingled with the deep Jewish content of the masterpiece.
Even the Jewish songs, "Palaces of Stone" and "On The Forepart of an Oven
Burns A Fire" v/hich were sung in a somev/hat Crormanic style, evoked deep
feeling and typically Jev;ish sentiment.
The symbolism of t:ie entire play — the young daughter, "Zion," who is blind,
regains sight when "Hatikvah" appears, the sanctity of the Sabbath which
is observed without bread and wine, and the vision of the young daughter,
"Zion," of a land and a home in the future — must have spoken forcefully
to the hearts of the assembled Jevjs, even v/hen tae hope in their hearts
has been long obscured. I:any eyes v;ere wet, and v/hen the climax was
reached, an atmosphere of sanctity pervaded the audience v;hich kept them
from applauding. Later, applause broice out \-jheii the pla^.Ti^'^ht , LIrs.
Jacob Abbet was ^resented to the audience.
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III A There is no doubt but that this perrornance, and the many others
III H that v/ill surely Tollow, v/ill increase the inenbership of the_
I 0 Palestine ".Welfare Oonmittee who arranged t:iis pro^r^ra:.!. It /the
pla^also suits the Jev/ish consciousness, and the love for Zion,
even in those quarters where these sentiments have long been weakened.
In this manner it will deliver a pertinent sennon which is not heard
from the oulr)its in the temoles.
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Chica^ Hebrew Institute Ot server, December, 19l6*
The Players Clul)» by Lester Alden*
The Players Club was organized October 1, 1910, with the purpose in view
of instituting a dramatic department in connection with the activities of
the Chicago Hebrew Institute, conducted under the direction of a profes-
sional and experienced director^
The new season (the seventh) opened September 6, with a most encouraging
enrollment of students* These young people are so imbued with the spirit
of enthusiasm and love for the study of drama, that their interest becomes
identical with that of the head of the department, whose aim is to establish
a standard in this brand of art tmequalled at axsy institution of the nature
of the Chicago Hebrew. Institute* Its results speak for themselves when,
on the second Sunday of every month (excepting Summer) , performances are
given on the stage of the Institute, which, for coxspleteness of detail in
diction, enunciation, expression and acting are excelled only on the profes-
sional stage*
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Chica^ Hebrew Institute Observer, December, 1915».
C!hildren»s Biblical Plays,
A panorama of historical chare^cter and events, commemorated and hallowed by
ages of uninterrupted observance, is conjured up on our common-place stage by
the young actors of the Jewish Festival Club through the presentation of Bib-
lical plays at seasonable times. An illusion of ancient Egypt, Persia, Babyl-
on, of the far-famed vineyards and stately palms of Judea, of the Patriarch's
humble tent and the splendor of an oriental court, of times when both divine .
prophecy and artistic culture formed the attributes of our people, is carried
across the footlights, communicating a sense of beauty and pleasure to the
impressionable minds of thousands of Jewish children who attend these perform-
ances.
Unfortunately, there has been little or no systematic development along the
lines of specifically Jewish juvenile entertainment. The supply of Biblical
plays and authentic entertaining material is limited, and after a few
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successive presentations the stock is exhaust ed» It is because of this fact
that function of such a club becomes a vsiluable asset of Jewish education,
4?he members, though largely composed of children, are enabled through the re-
sources of Biblical lessons and general studies to contribute many useful and
beautiful ideas which are frequently incorporated in our plays with good advan-
tage*
The following outline will illustrate the general progress of a play* About a
month prior to the production, a survey is made of all historical, traditional
and customary observances relating to the particular festival* All the dramatic
material on hand is read and discussed; from which the best is selected, and what
is lacking, is supplied by home talent during rehearsals* Great care, however,
is taken not to overtax the capacity of the youthful mind with cumbersome de-
tail, relying more upon the natural dramatic instinct of the child, especially
the Jewish child, to whose highly developed intellectual and emotional perception
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the Biblical narrative combining the allegory of wonderland with historical
truths, is especially adopted. The Sabbath school girl versed In her history
finds no difficulty in portraying a Hannah, and in the same way does the boy
fresh from the Hebrew school identify himself easily with the character of
either Abraham or Isiah, with whose words and deeds he.is. familiar. Of late
the character of our plays have tindergone a decided change* Coinciding with
the Peace Program, adopted by all the children's classes of the Institute,
the children of the Festival Club have eliminated every play on which the
heroism of war is eulogized. In dramatizing the Maccabean victory, it is the
spirit of devotion and self sacrifice that forms the theme of the play rather
than the display of martial valor, and whenever it is possible to do so,
instead of the customary battle scenes and battle hymns, the gentle message
of the dove of Peace has been substituted. It may be added, in conclusion,
that the methods adopted by this unique branch of Jewish educational train-
ing have proved highly effective.
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Chicago Hebrew Institute Observer, December, 1915*
The club, which is now coinpleting its second year, has a record of celebra-
ting every national holiday, besides special performances and individual
readings and recitations^ The membership is unusually large, attendance is
regular, and the audiences that nearly always fill the hall to its capacity
have been appreciative and enthusiastic, justifying a continued and greater
effort in the future.
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Dramatic Class.
The dramatic class of the Pla^^ers Cluh of the Chicago Hehrew Institute was
conducted on the same hasis as it v/as last year, naiaely, under the direct '.
auspices of the club. Seven plays were presented in the course of the
season, which were ver^'' \vell attended. Recently a children's department
was started. It is too early, however, to forecast an;^'' results for this
new activity if properly conducted, however, there seems to he a good field
for work of this sort, V/e regret to report that the relationship of the
cluh to the Institute has as yet, despite our efforts, not "been as clearly
defined as we would wish to hs.ve it.
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O'b server, Noven'ber, 1912, i^^
Chicago HelDrew Institute. -^
Mr, Nathai'i Goldstein, who hr-s yiP..L Tinuff»aal success with the Young Pla;^'^er's
Glu"b, has organized "Tlie Richard Mansfield Jiiniors," who devote themselves
to dramatics and social activity. Thev already-" have a memhership of 20 toys
and girls, from the ages of 13 to I5.
Nearly all the raemhers live from 5 to 10 miles from the Institute and their
willingness to m.ake the trip attests to the usefulness of the work accom-
plished.
It is expected that within a few weeks "A Scholar's Convention," "by Julia
H, lla^i^, v/ill ho preisented.
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Courier. November 10, 1911.
Chicago Cook Pot.
The Literary-Dramatic Club came to life again, and became very active once
more.
The Hebrew Institute is giving a play, the ■Eternal Song" and also other
National Jewish songs composed by Mr, S. Bubenstein and Miss Tania Mesiraw.
With these productions, the Dramatic Club is again trying out their intelli-
gentsia and are most hopeful that it will be a success.
This production is scheduled for Sunday Evening, Nov. 19th.
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The Reform Advocate. Vol. 3S, Wk. of Nov, 27, IJOg. pp.590-591.
A movement has "been sterted to establish a theater in the Chicago He'brev;
Institute, The organizers have handed themselves to^^^ether into a cluh
called the Chica<^o Hehrew Institute Players. Works hy the foremost dra-
matists of the world will he presented. The cluh already numhers 90 mem-
hers who are lending themselves most zealously to this project of estahlish-
ing a theater. The first play to he pre'^ented this season will he Ihsenfe
"Dollys House." The dra^a^tic instructor of the cluh is Ralph Raphael and
the president, Bertha Loeh, The committee on organization and drama,
include Mrs. Herhert Morris, Mrs. Joseph Fish, Dr. David Blaustein, Max
Klee and Milton Hart.
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Messenger, November 1, I309.
Chicago Hebrev^ Institute. '^4
A People's Stage Needed.
Experience has demonstrated conclusively that the people see?c spontaneously, *
to express themselves, their ideals and aspirations in dramatic form. The
Institute encourages all such expression and hopes to establish a dramatic
center where the stuc3y and production of the best in the drama will be en-
couraged.
A dramatic club with dramatic study classes has been formed and e.n effort is
to be made to gfther around this a clientele of sincere lovers of the best in
dramatic art. The stage needs elevating and this organization will, in time,
sprecd. the leaven that will affect the entire community and make it worth-
while for actors and managers to present the best things possible for this en-
lightened body of patrons of the theater. Opera as v/ell as drama will find a
place on the people's stage. The production of good music and classic opera,
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Messenger, Novemlier 1, I509
at such rates as will attract people of moderate means and at the same time,
furnish an opportunity for those interested in music to study and produce
music, V7ill he the work of a division of the Players Cluh, which vdll devote
itself exclusively to the ohject of providing a musical education for the
people, hy the people themselves.
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Nathan Orphans Home to see a Ctoanukah play produced by the orphans of the
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were very much talented in the art of drama* Although the place was rather--
small t and crowded to capacity t the behavior of the audience was very orderly
for the play ha.d such an effect on the crowd that they were only too eager ^; :
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the ingratitude of these two oharaoters in a most talented manner* Ethel
^,^.^^X^J^' Brawn who played the role of Iburiant the bride of the Jewish herOf was also
? greeted with applause*
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About September 1359 there was in existence a Jewish organisation,
known as^ the Excelsior Club, which was noted for its theatrical performance "^
and mijLsical entertainments. Mr* E. Salomon headed this club, which consisted ""
of about seventy-five members. ^
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The Reform Advocate, Wk. of July 29, 1S99. p,670.
The Yiddish play, '^At the Wailing Wall," which is intended to place "before the
Jews the necessity of the Zionist movement, was given its first production
at Metropolitan Hall, Jefferson and O'Brien streets, last Friday night. Leon
Zolattkoff is the author of the play. "At the Wailing Wall," deals with the
persecution of Bussiai Jews.
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The Reform Advocate, Wk. of April 11, 1896. p. 186.
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The Chicago Dramatic Club, coir^josed of Jewish young gentlemen and la-
dies, will present three one-act comedies, at the Oakland Music Hall, The en-
tertainment is given for the benefit of the Michael Seese Hospital.
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AND ACTIVITIES
B. Avocational and Intellectual
1. Aesthetic
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jE/iTJii ijiiymvii SHC J GrWJi^ apf:^07:.\l t^y fifty tucus^vld 3f:2C'l.iohs
"2pic of a Nation" Staged Impressively
About fifty thouisand attended the ci*^£^t Jev/ish festive show "Spic of a Nation*'
at Soldiers' Field yest'^rdaj'', with which the Jewish Da^'- reached its highest
point at the ^ferld's Fair. Four thousand years of the hiP>tory of the Jevjish ^
people v^re syiuboli7.ed in the show in a realistic ranner* It found an enthu- 5
siastic reception on the part of the spectators. ^^
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The individual episodes v/ere carefully selected and arranged in accordance
with historic facts. It resiilted in portrayals which must have made an over- g
pov/ering impression upon non-Jei73#
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It is knov/n that the Jewish people have behind them a history of tribulations S
and assaults inflicted upon then. Indeed, as indicated more than once, they
are not fully spared from such trials even today. These various persecvitions
v/ere vividly nortrayed in scenes ^j^iich took us back to the times of the
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Abendpost. July 30, 1934.
Spanish Inquisition in v/liich Torquenada ^j:ave the Jev;s the alternative of
either becoming'; convertod to Christi'inity or bein^; subjected to unspeakable
tortui-'os in the torture clianberso
In this connection the choir intoned "Ei Liiley Hakhaniin/' the hymn so ivell
knownto every Jev;, and which \7as made all the more inpressive by the choir* s
bein£: placed in deepoot darkness r/hile the altar, around which the singers
were .grouped, gleaned in a bri{;^:ht {^ov; of fire.
A later picture, based upon the predictions of the prophets who promised the *-g
Jev/ish people salvation and eternal peace, made an effective impression in
a triumphant proces3ion of torches, symbolizing the eventual triumph of the
persecuted people. Still later, the festive show used Palestine as its
back-^rDund where the Jev/ish people hiid built homes and where they rnic^ht be
undisturbed in their peaceful modes of livinco
The fin'-tle was staged to pay homage to the land of the Stars and Stripes in
Y;hich the Jewish people can enjoy full freedom, with equal rights guaranteed
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them*
The sincing or the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," brought the
imposing festival to an end.
The sliov/ v/as preceded by spe-jches by Congressman 3am[iiel Dickstein, and by
the v/ell-knovm Zionist, Alexander Kahn, both of whom v;ere from New York«
Dickstein pointed out t;.at the next Congress will take issue with the Nazi
propaganda and other un-American activities which have recently become
noticeable in this count r^^. Kahn directed his attack particularly against
Hitler and the persecution of Jews in Nazi Gemnany, condemning both xvith
the sharpest of phrases. Hitler's name was mentioned repeatedly by other
speakers, too; but the audience took these remarks without any demonstrations,
xvhich v;ould have created an unpler^sant situation.
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ANNOUNCE CHANUKAH FESTIVAL. Vo
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A Chanukah Celebration will be given Wednesday evening, December 13 f
at the Civic Oi^ra House, Uax Shulman, president of the Zionist Organi-
zation of Chicago annoiinced*
•Our Chanukah Festival," Mr. Shulman stated, "will be as notable in its
way as the great Stadium pageant we g ve last Chanukah* An original
dramatic and musicsil program presented by artists of the first rank,
will comprise our offering* The event has become tradition in the
Chicago Jewish community, and this year's observance will uphold the
standard of last year's Stadium affair, which won the attention of the
exrtire country •*
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Rabbi A. £• Abramowitz made a plea for translation of the widespread
Zionist sentiment into memberships, as a large enrollment is necessary
for the maintenance of influence in the councils of the nation*
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ChicaA^o Jevdsh Chronicle, July, 14» 1933.
JOTTING
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'vVhat happened to the original scenario which xras v^ritten by Rabbi
Goldman? '.Vho had the "Chutzpah" to trim it and cripple it so un-
mercifully? lioses and the Ten Commandments, v/hich lends itself most
admirably to striking presentation and which v/as on all ads and bill
posters, vfus spurlus verzenkt» But above all, what happened to that
glowing period of American Jewish life where millions of our people have
had greater opportunities for life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness than anyv;here on earth?
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Chlca;:o Jevash Chronicle ♦ July 14$ 1933*
'.Thy was that not shovm? V/hat a beautiful and inspiring si^ctacle the
Sttitue of Liberty would have made at the close of the performance in-
stead of a group of Sunday School kids running into the stage, helter
skelter, which was confusing and meaningless. Disappoihtment on that
score seems to be growing from day to day. Those who v/orked so zeal-
ously and so devotedly for the success of ''Jev/ish Day" and the people
who have so cheerfully forked over their ducats are entitled to an
explanation because they v;ere sadly disap^^ointed. V/ill the story of
what transpired behind the scenes ever be told? Y/e doubt it. As
inspiring as the audience was, so disappointing v/as the performance.
True, since it v^as the first attempt on such a gigantic scale, many
of its shortcomings may be overlooked.
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If the "machers" v/ould not have taken things upon themselvest but would
have called into consultation others v/ho h' x'-e had some experience in
such affairs, the result would have been Buch more gratifying*
The various organizations which participated in "Jev/ish Day reaped a
harvest* It is reported that over $100,000 was the amount profited
by then, v/hich v/ill enable most of these institutions to liquidate their
indebtedness and continue their respective activities undisturbed and
unhampered by unpaid bills* To most of them "Jewish Day" proved a
"red letter day*" Those v/ho had sufficient vision to take advantage
of this splendid opportunity v/ork^d hard and are now rejoicing in the
fruit of their efforts*
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Chicago Jewish Chronicle» July 7> 1933
We wonder what Mayer 7/eisgal has up his sleeve
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We cannot imagine him retiring after such a tremendous job and such a
successful climax. There must be something that he has in store for the
local Jewish community and it must be immense in its proportions. Meyer
Weisgal never could think or do small things. We hope sincerely that some
new venture will offer itself for his talent, if he has not something in
mind now, ajid that the Jewish community will back him to the limit. Chi-
cago should indeed be proud to have a man of iVeisgal's ability in its midst....
and should give him every cooperation in his desire to do great things
for the community.
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It may be truthfully said that Meyer "^/eisgal put the Jevdsh community in
Chicago on the map during his short stay here Firsts the Chanukah -^
Festival and nov/ the Jewish Day* These should not go unrecognized and un-
appreciated*
The second performance of "A Romance of a People" was much smoother and more
symphonic than the first one* The result v/as that the ones v/ho found it
rather difficult to be properly impressed Monday night, v/ent home more than
satisfied '^'ednesday night*
One of the most beautiful reactions v/e have ever witnessed was the one when
most of the performers participating in the pageant refused to don their
costumes until they were assured that Isaac Van Grove v/ould be there to
direct them* There v/as a rumor that he had gone to Cincinnati to direct a
symphony there. But v/hen le appeared they surrounded hiir. and lifted him
and carried him about*
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The same thing occurred after the performance and it was a sight never to
be forgotten* How this man with his brilliant personality has endeared
himself to that multitude of youn^ men and women and even the small child-
ren Y/hom he directed and worked with for weeks in pre pa r:^ t ion for the
pageant*
A Job well done. Van Grove has, after so man years of wandering about, fin-
ally found hir.iself and it was among his ovm» You should have seen him jump
about like a young kid, singing and dancing the "Hora" with the young Zionists
after the performance #
One of the most impressive scenes at the pageant v;as the presence of several
hundred orthodox rubbis who came to the pageant from all p^rts of the country
and Canada as the guests of Rabbi Ilirsch Manischewitz of Manischewitz Bros#
It was a sight that did the heart good* Here were assembled some of the out-
standing teachers and leaders of I srael«» ••. .Patriarchs and young men
alike who journeyed to this city to be present and participate in the greatest
Jev/ish Day in the history of the Diaspora*
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The Chicago Jev/ish Chronicle, July ?# 1933m
The Manischev/itz Found-^tion has in the past done many outstanding and noble
deeds* But the gathering of the rabbis for which they v/ere responsible was
probably one of the most altrusitic and beneficent contributions ever made*
A lot of credit is due to the ingenuity and the resourcefulness of both
Ben Sachs and L'ike "Manischev/itz" Bluestone, who have been v/orkin^ like bees
in the past few weeks#
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HUGE CAST TAKES PART IN PAGEANT OF "THE ROMANCE OF A PEOPLE" AT 5i
SOLDIER FIELD.
Jewish Day at the "Century of Progress Exposition" reached its climax
Monday night v/hen 125 #000 ment women and children crov/ded Soldier
Field to witness a Biblical pageant, "The Romance of A People."
Kusic handed dovm through forty centuries filled the stadium as
6,200 performers told the story of a people's struggle to find
God and bring freedom to the earth.
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On a stage that rose tier by tier at the north end of the Field, the
cast under th(. direction of Isaac Van Grovot conductor of opera and 'g
the symphony, portrayed in the mediums of music, light and mass, the ^
trials of Israel from the day of creation. It was a striking spectacle;
the benedictions sund by white-robed priests whose bejev/elled breast
plates flittered; the roar of ram' s horn trumpets, the tolling of bells,
the waving of palms, and the movement before the eye of the shifting
lights and masses of the drama.
In the vast audience v/ere thousands of Jev;s from every part of the
United States and many from Canada and other countries, representing
every shade of orthodoxy and liberalism. Attending as a unit were the
5,000 delegates and friends of the Zionist Organization of America,
whose annual convention yesterday pledged $8,000,000 to carry out
a four-year program of colonization in the Palestinian homeland.
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Chicag:o Jev/ish Chronicle, July ?# 1933*
THE PAGE.. NT BEGINS IN DARKNESS.
"The Romance of A People" beg^n with the creation. A tiny shaft of
light pierced the darkness of Soldier Field and focused the silent
expectancy of the throng on an altar in the center of the field, v/here
lay the Book of the Ages* A solitary figure turned a page. Cut of
chaos t at the bidding of the vrord, came order. A blinding light fell
upcu the scene depicting the first ecstacy of being and the adoration
of the creator*
But the psalms of adoration died away and again the voice spoke, but
now Y/ith sadness: "They forsook God". Unchained ambition, peission and
fear ruled in tumult; hunger, birth and death tormented men*
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He peopled the world with demons^ His child he hurled into the lap
of Moloch, while Baal claimed his daughter's virtue and Ldammon his
conscience* A scene of Abraham's sacrifice flaved into that of the
land of the .'haraohs. A fierce sun heat down on thousands of sloivly
swaying slaves. The masters' whips stung, but Abraham ViTas forgotten*
The great idea - the allegiance to God - had faded*
YOKE OF BONDAGE TERC^m OFF.
An apparition detached itself as from a wilderness; the burning bush
and: "Moses t the one Godf the God of Abrahamt the God of Justice,
Commands your service. Bend not your backs to idols. Liberate your-
self from Egypt's sins. There are prophets in our flesh and martyrs
in your bones."
Now Israel was assembled before the temple* The shofar trumpeted;
thousands of white hands flashed in the light and there \ms the
soft melody of prayer*
A sudden clanging dissonance struck a note of terror* A golden
eagle glittered* Flags fluttered, and the muffled trend of the hosts
of Rome was heard* Titus captured Jerusalem v/ith carnage unequaled in
the long history of v/ars. Into a new slavery were the remnants of
the people driven* Then nearly 2,000 years of v/andering and exile
as nations rose and fell, and triumphs were commingled v;ith defeats*
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The vibrunt voice of Ivliriam rang out in triumph as the people, freed
from the yoke of bondage, breathed again the free air of the desert*.
In a pastoral interlude came the vision of Israel established in her ;^
land*
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Again the stage blazedf novr v/ith the Stars and Stripes^ symbol of a "^^
new land and a new freedom.- The temple glowed with a new brilliance o
and an exultant voice criedt "Proclaim liberty thcoughout the land ;2
to all the inhabitants the re of •" '<i
Just before the figure at the altar turned the last page of the great
book v/as the scene of Israel at home againt after ages of wandering.
"And he shall judge between the peoples, and they shall beat their swords
into plow-shares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall
not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any
more."
The light slowly faded. The star remained. It shone on all the world*
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"THE ROIIANCE OF A PECiT^E" ^^
by
Maurice Rosenfeld
Editor's Xote - The Chicagio Jev.lsh Chronicle, presents here\dth a
a review of "The Romance of a People/ written by the distinguished
music critic and musicul authority, Maurice Rosenfeld, who has con-
tributed so much to make Chicago the musical art center that it has
become in the last tv/enty-five years.
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Chicago Jewish Chronicle, July 7f 1933*
A triumph, in v/hich intellect, fellov/ship, humanity, and art combined
made of the pageant "The Romance of a People," presented at Soldier
Field last Monday evening as a climax to Jevash Day at A Century
of Progress Exposition, a thing to be remembered by Jews the world
over*
One hundred and tv;enty-five thousand Jews and Gentiles filled the
vast spaces of Soldier Field, and watched and listened to the unfolding
of a spectacle that brought to our consciousness and to our vision
the vicissitudes, the trials, and the victories of our race in its
progress and development in the course of its four thousand years of
existence*
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Chics.Eo Jewish Chronicle. July 7, 1933. "-',
Such a pageant, colossal in its inception, tremendous in its scope, c\'?,
and realistic in its art, has never been presented here before, and
v/e must first of all give due praise to the originators of the idea,
to the inspired labors of those who devoted their talents and their
executive gifts to make of the event an outstanding occasion in Chicago's
history and in the advancement of the Jev/ish race#
Judge Harry l!« Fisher, chairman of the Jev/ish Day Comniittee, acted
as spokesman, and after the audience had assembled, about an hour and
a half later the announced time for the opening of the pageant, in-
troduced the guests of the evening. Governor Henry Horner, Professor
Chaim ^Veizmann of London, the executive director, Isaac Van Grove,
Rabbi i^olomon Goldman, and Albert H» Rosenberg*
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"The Romance of a People" depicts in some six episodes, a prologue, and
several interludes, the history of the Jev/ish race from what we might
say the Creation to the present day. Many passages are from the
Torah, from the Book of Genesis, from the Bible and from the stories
of tradition of lore of the race.
There were several distinguished principals in the cast, including
Adolph Muhlman, the internationally famous baritone, whose voice
had the resonance, the beauty and the musical qualities that have
endeared him to all music lovers. Boris Schiffraan, cantor of Rodfei
Zedek Congregation, v/hose tenor voice entranced the huge audience
with its clarity and range, Emma Lazaroff Schaver - not mentioned
among the leading artists - who disclosed a high and brilliant so-
prano voice, and Avrum Mathews, who contributed much by his admirable
singing to complete the cast of the principal singers* We must also-
give credit to Hannah Kichhaven, the leader of the Miriam Dance#
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The performemce was enhanced by the spoken word, and by solo and concerted
song, in which more than thirty-five hundred singers, actors and dancers
took part»
As for the music itself, directed with authority and genial talent by
Mr* Isaac Van Grove, we may state that for the greater part it was tradit-
ional and handed down through thirty or forty centuries, from almost the
dawn of recorded history* It was characteristically Oriental in color,
in melodic line, and in rhythm* It has sturdiness, and at times pathos.
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How Mr» Van Grove controlled this immense ensemble without being seen is
almost incomprehensible to the ordinary spectator, but the performance
which lasted until nearly twelve o'clock, proceeded to the close without the
slightest hitch of any kind. The immense chorus of several thousand mixed
voices, the thousand dancers, and several hundred actors and their properties,
had been efficiently drilled and rehearsed and v/ent through the episodes
of the pageant admirably*
There were megaphones, and amplifiers, and the hovel stage, and its lighting
^of the vast spaces of Soldier Field were all items in a most memorable
occasion*
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Vi^LCCME DR* CHAIM ^^EIZMAM %
You have crossed the -Atlantic and traveled thousands of miles to join
us in celebrating Jewish Day at "A Century of Progress*" Chicago Jewry
is happy for the opportunity to greet you and welcome you»
We are looking forward to the inspiration of your presence^ freighted and
fragrant as it is with the soil and the soul of Eretz Yisroel^ and looking
forward happily and anxiously to hear your message which will strike a
responsive chord in our hearts*
You who have done so much to unite all Jewish hearts and have fired
Jewish hopes everywhere, come to us at a time when we need your
counsel most*
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Chicago Jewish Chronicle > June 30 » 1933# ^j*
Never has Chicago been privileged to be host to so many loyal Jewish
hearts who have come from distant corners of our great country to v/itness
the magnificent spectacle, "The Romance of a People," which tells the
story, in dance and song, of the martyrdom and triumphs of the Jews
during the past four thousand years* It is an honor which the Jews of
Chicago are proud of and happy for the responsibility that is theirs.
May your visit bring understanding and concord, peace and unity*
So speaks the heart of Chicago Jewry*
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Chicago Jewish Chronicle. June 30, 1933, >
THE KALEIDOSCOFE \
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This is Jewish Gala V/eek in Chicago* ••••'That v/ith the Zionist convention,
the B'nai 3'rith conclave* The annual meeting of the Hisbadruth Ivrith and
loany other L^port^.2it coiarora/icos iua-?. convB iii^ is, Chicigo Till be turnod into
quite a representative Jewish communitjr overnights The Zionists have many
important problems that are pressing the novenant for action and from all
indications it ;^ill be a hot and interacting conveation, aspeci'^l.ly ;/ith
Dr» Chaim 7/eitzman as the guest of honor* His presence at the convention
more than sj^bolic, with tlae Congress being held in August*
At any rate, it was a clever bit of political strategy and we suspect that
some very active and sincare Zionist is responsible for his presence*
Will this Mean a return of \7eitznian to leadership ;iind to the presiisncy of
the agency?
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This week Chicago becomes the center of American Jewry. All eyes will be
focused here. And many hearts will beat faster in anticipation of the
great success that Jewish Day will turn out to be* It will be a glorious
ending to a great week-end. The culmination of many months of hard and
strenuous work, and the realization of a perfect dream*
"THE ROMANCE OF A PEOPLE."
The greatest dramatic spectacle portrayed by Israel at any time on any
stage, with the exception of its own history. But the pageant will be
portrayal of our history and the greatest single educational interpretation
we have ever witnessed^
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A Gentile friend of ours in our buildins was so axithusai about Jewish Day "^'^
that he ventured to prophesy that it v/ill surpass a thousand-fold the
gathering at Soldier Field during the Eucharist ic Congress held here a
couple of years a^o* The non-Jewish population of this and other cities
are as enthused about Jewish Day as any of us are. And it will remain as
one of the outst':.ndij.ig events of the '^orld*s Fair long after the Century
of Progress has cease I to functioii^
To the del8ga.to5 arrivla;^ for th^ Zio^iist an I the Histadruth Conventions,
v/e say:''ShalomI 3ruchim Habaim.** And hope that their deliborationo -'ill
r3;r.ilt in ths r3vival of ths Militxit 3^3iri?; \7hi3ii ist Mated tlia bir::i of t'le
Zionist movements And that the convention \7ill become the means of making
Zionism a mass movement in this co^j2itrj%
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JOTTINGS
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NON-JCTS TO AID JEWISH DAY PETE.
A significant step in furtherance of inter-creed good will was announced
today in the formation of the Chicago Coamittee of Christian Friends
cooperating with Jewish groups in the presentation of "A Romance of a
People**
Judge John }L. McGoortyy has accepted the chairmanship of the Chicago
Committee of Christian Friends cooperating in the event* Among the
othersy who have accepted appointment to the committee, are Robert
Maynard Hutchinst president of the University of Chicago; Walter Dill
Scott, president of Northwestern University; Dr» John Timothy Stone;
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The Chicago Jewish Chronicle^ June 9t 1933 •
Dr# Shailer Matthews? Henry P. Chandler; Charles l/lT. Gilkeyt dean of the
University of Chicago Chapel; D. P^Kelly; Bishop George Craig Stewart;
Dr» Yk'llllam S. Parker; Rev* Walter Mee; William J« Bogan, superintendent
of schools; Ulss Jane Addams; Bishop Ernest L. Waldorf of the Methodist
Episcopal Metropolitan area; Rev# Ernest Fremont Little; Dr» Ella May
Horan; and the Rev« Paul Rader*
In a letter to Meyer W« Weisgalt executive director of the Jewish Day
Committee in charge of the mammoth spectacle, Dr# Artman said:
"We have noted, with much interest, the progress you have been making
in the promotion of the pageant 'A Romance of a People •• Several leaders
in the Christian groups have wondered how they might aid in the promitlon
of this extraordinary event •
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The Chicago Jewish Chronicle. June 9t 1933»
"In the light of this wide-spread interestf our Executive Committee
unanimously voted. May 31 1 to appoint a Chicago Committee of Christian
PriendSf sponsoring Jewish Day and the pageant, 'A Romance of a People**
"Already a significant start has been made, and wide-spread interest
among leaders of Christian organizations has been created* Uen of all
shades of religious opinion have enthusiastically endorsed the work
which the committee has proposed to do»"
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A CENTURY OF PROGRESS.
After years and years of planning, preparation and building, the great
Century of Progress is open in Chicago •
The stage on which •*A Romance of a People** will be presented, the largest
of its kind in the world, was dedicated recently with simple ceremonies^
Those who saw the stage, its beauty and its immensity, were awe stricken
and stood there in bewilderment • Oman and Lilienthal, the architects,
iriio conceived and are supervising the building of this beautiful stage,
are doing a piece of work which will remain in Jewish history for gener-
ations* It is absolutely the finest of its kind ever built, and may justly
be proud of their accomplishment. One of the most interesting exhibits
on the Fair grounds is Solomon's Temple and the Tabernacles, built accord-
ing to the description in the Bible t the dedication of which will take
place Saturday night ♦ The exhibit will doubtless be the magnet point
for countless thousands of Jews and Gentiles who are interested in Biblical
lore and want to see exact production of that famous temple built by
King Solomon*
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FORWARD t:ASCUERADE BALL IN aSHLAND AUDITORIUM
BIG SUCCESS.
The Forward masquerade ball, which took place yesterday in the Ashland
Auditorium, was a big success. Thousands of people came to the ball
and there iiet their friends and acquaintances. And all the thousands
of men and women formed a tremendous Forward family.
As we go to press hundreds of couples still remain on the floor dancing
to the music of S. 'iTagner and his orchestra.
The large auditorium resounded with the happy laughter of the hundreds
of men and women, who enjoyed the beautiful, colorfal masks*
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JE;VISH GIANT, MAX ROSENSTOCK, ;VILL START TO-DAY HIS MHACULOUS PERFORIvIANCES
The famous Je;vish giamt from Rumania, l.Iax Rosenstock, known as the
strongest man in the world, will appear today in a number of heroic
performances, at the Elite Club, corner Springfield and Roosevelt Rd,
One of the most wonderful performances is when he is chained and put into
a tight closed box nailed with huge nails.
He very easily opens the lid and walks out of the box as if nothing happened
The same evening in a special program, will also participate many Jewish
radio and stage stars vtoo will render very interesting and amusing numbers.
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Forward, Decemtier 24, 1923 .
PEOPLES BELIEF MZAAR CLOSES WITH MOEE THAN $15,000 PEOFIT,
The Peoples ball of last evening which was attended hy hundreds of men
and women, was the concluding evening of the Peoples Relief hazaar*
The officials of the hazaar, Ur. A« Uinkus, general chairman, Mr« A« Lurie,
chairman of the Peoples Belief, and Mr, Joseph Tieder, general manager,
made the following statement yesterday:
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The hazaar of the local Peoples Relief Ort Committee, that was held for the
henefit of the children's homes and schools in Barope and for the construct-
ive activity of the Ort, netted more than $15,000 profit. We feel that we
have sufficient reasons to he satisfied with the results considering:
1# The dire condition of the great memher of unemployed. 2. The difficul-
ties of sponsoring any txndertaking before Christmas, when all are engaged
until late in the evenings and have no time for amusements*
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The Forv/! rd. December 15, ie23.
WPA (ILL.) PROJ. 3027b
THE PEOPLES RELIEF BAZAAR OPENS THIS EVENING
IN THE ASHLAND AUDITCRIUTi.
Yfith the opening of the Peoples Relief Bazaar this evening in the Ashland
Auditorium, an historic event will be recorded in the annuals of Jewish phi-
lanthropy in Chicfir^o, The profits will go for children education and for
tools to cultivate the soil in Europe.
The bazaar will open at 7 P# M; sharp •
8. P» M.
A musical program will take place at
Belle Bendu, the principle acs? stent of the Chioai^o Grand Opera bellet,
arranged beatiful ballets for the evening;. Loretta Dikoff , tosrether with
the two wonder-children, Miriam Foy, ei^ht, and Jano Chuoan, seven, will be
the main dancers of the Russian Ballet.
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Several orgenizaticns, regardless of what nature, have registered to aid
the bazaar. The 'Vorkmen's Circle; The International Ladies Garment Unions
The 'Yeiters Union; The Rakers Union; The Jewish Candy Jobbers; The Douglas
Day and Night Nursery; The Northwest Side Mothers League; The Bealystok
Countrymen; and several oth^^"- large and small organisations have united
for this great and noble relief work.
In addition to the ballet, a very interesting program of songs will be
carried through, in :vhich such musical talents as Nicholas Karlas, Bessie
Goldstein, the Colored Carusoe, Arthur Lylard, and others will participate.
The numbers that will be sung, will unite all nations and will be in various
languaq!;es«
Raphael Spiro, talented violinist v/ill ^lay "Kol Nidre" and other classicel
selections.
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The For/^p.rd, December 15, 1923.
WPA (ILL) PROj. 3027
The THiite House Bakery, 3615 Roosevelt Road, ^Mttenberg Eakerj% 1284 S.
Kedzie, Kuznitsky, 3434 .7. 16th Street, Central Park Bakery, 16th and Central
Park Avenue, larfield Bakery, 3758 '". 16th Street, Kresk'f Bakery 3455 W.
Roosevelt Road, G oodmans Bakery, 13tb and Laughlin, Laundale Bakery, 3641.
Roosevelt Road, and many other hekeries have promised to supply the bazaar
with bread, rolls, and cekes during the entire stey of the bazaar*
The committee of Queen Esther's Ladies Society, consisting of Mrs. Anna
Kapstinet, Jenny Levin, C» Rubin, and Pearl Tehulack, submitted five-hundred
dollars worth of merchandise to the office of the bazaar yesterday. The
same committee also contributed one-hundred and twenty five dollars in cash
for the bazaar.
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Forward. Hot, 12, 1923. ^^^^ O^U PR0j.30Z/t
Die People's Relief CcnnBltteo tendered a bcoiqaet in honor of its national
ohairman» Judge Perkin of Neir Yorkt Saturday evening in the Uorrison Hotel
(Rose rooa) where hundreds of friends of the People *s Relief CooBlttee
assembled to listen to various oonmittee reports cuid to hear Judge Perkin
on "The Work of the People's Relief Committee*"
Despite the presenoe of prominent labor leaders and other great person*
alitiest suoh as Sidney Hillnyant president of the Amalgamated Clothing
Workers; Sam Levint manager of the Joint Board of the Amalgamated; Ben*
Jamin Sohlessingert manager of Forward; Mrs* Diskin and Caoier from the
Y/omen*s Auxiliary of the basaar; D* Oustort manager of the Aotors' Union
of New York; Leon Hanookf of the United Hebrew Trades; l&r# Lurief chair-
man of the People's Relief Committee of Chioago; Lsvitast representative
of the Jewish Socialist Alliance; L« Berenson* representative of the
Workmen's Circlet and many other men and women of various organlzationst
the audience was satisfied with a detailed speech by Judge Perkin and a
business speech by the chairman of the basaart Abraham Minkust who dealt
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Forward. Nor. IZ, 1923*
with the qudstloB of the bazaar for the ohildren of Poland and other
oountriest from a pure business standpoint* ^
lfr« lUnkus oompared the work of the basaar with the establishment of a
oorporationt and the direotors as shareholders who must eliainate ex-
penses and begin profiting as soon as the doors of the basaar open* And
in order to show that he means businesSt he announced that he eood his
partner* Mr* KatSt donate $500 as their contribution to the bazaart €tnd
have already oolleoted $3*000 in oa^h and 11*000 in merchandise*
This speech made a great impression on those who were able to follow the
noble example of the two partners* Ur« Uinkus and lfr« Katz* and contri*
butions of considerable sums were immediately made*
The following hare donated to the bazaar: Hr» Witz* #200; Mr* Lurie*
chairman of the People's Relief Committee of Chicago* |200; Dr* Franklin*
I2OO4 llr« LaskLnski* $200; Peter Sussman* toastmaster of the banquet* $200{
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Mr* Fogelt$100; Ur. V/aldman, $100; Ladies Auxiliary P# W» A., $25; lb*8#
ICinkus and Mrs* Kats, $25; Mrs* Iarie» $50; Ifr* Kaplan* $50; lfr« Oordoiit
$25; Ifr. DaTidt $25; Mr* Millart $25; Ur. Caoart $25 and Mr* H* Miller*
$25*
Mr* H*Miller represented the oleaners and dyers who have a ooomdttee to
help the basaar and he reported that J* L« Priedoan* president of the
Cleaners wod Dyers* has already ooUeoted $lt500 for the basaar*
S* Kaplan, of the Bialystok Verein* reported tiat they had already oolleoted
$1,500 for the bauar*
Ihey have a grand total of $10,000 thus far* besides the merohandise which
was oolleoted by various oonunittees*
The banquet was not only a business gathering to aoouaulate aoney for the
People's Relief* Besides the spiritual enjoyaent that was derived from
the speeohes, those present had the pleasure of listening to two world
renowned oantors, Kevartin and Rottman*
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The toastaaster of the eTening* Peter Sussmany opened the banquet and
introduced Ur. Lurie« ohainaan of the Chicago's People's Relief Cc»i«»
mittee*
Ur. Feder gave a brief aixamary of the aotiTities of the various bazaar
conuBittees and he stated that #15«000 will be collected before the
opening of the doors of the basaar*
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Forward, April I7, 1922.
The tT/^enty-fif th anniver?ar;>^ of the ?oi^^ard will "be cele'brp.ted Sunday evening,
Uay 7f iii ^^® Auditorium Theater, Congress and Wabash. Ad. Cs^han, editor of
the Forward, and B. Vladek, general nnanager of the Forward., will arrive from
New York to address the assembly.
A rich musical pros'rain will be presented. M, Y/inogradof , baritone, will sing
opera arias and folk songs. Moissaye Bortlslavsky, rjiajiist, will play classi-
cal compositions. Leon Blank, famous Jewish actor, will appear in a number
of dra.matic sketches. J. G-ordon, concert maestro and director of the Sympho-
ny Orchestra, will play a few solos, accompanied by the orchestra.
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Forv^ard, April 3, I32?,
WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
The fifteenth anniversary was celebrated yesterday "by the Biali stock Work-
men's Circle Branch in the~ Venetian E^ll of the Lahor Lyceum, where a color-
ful program was carried through, Tl.e hall was hefiutifully decorated with
a welcome " sign, of the Lahor lyceun committee, reading: "To the Bialistock
Branch at the Celetration of Our Ovn Labor Lyceum." Comrade Ba'skive, generr^l
secretar^^ of the Wor'onen's Circle, was received ^-^ith great enthusiasm.
• • • • •
The "branch made an appeal for the Feoi^les Relief and the grand sum of
$300 was contributed. This evening at 6 P. !.■• the fifteenth anniversary/
celebration will close with a ba^iquet at Rosenthal's Restaurant, where the
com-^ittee assures a good time for all.
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Chler-^:o Fox^ard. September 12, 1921.
Big Parade Leads to the Laying of Cornerstone for the Infants^ Home
of the B'noth Zion Day Kfursery
The parade, yesterday, of the B'noth Zion Day Ihirsery to the Infant Home
at California Ave. and Hirsch St. 77as a great success. Beside the thousands
of female members of the IT^irsery, many invited organisations also marched in
the parade.
Two bands of m:^isic led the parade from Wicker Park to the grounds of the
Infant Home.
Thousands of people of the Jewish-vicinity of the Northwest Side came out
of their homes to see the parade, then fell in line and marched along.
A beautif\il scene were the trucks decorated with flowers carrying the
children of the present nursery.
The children were cheered all the way by the thousands of people on the
sidewalk on both sides of the street.
On the grounds of the new infant home various speakers addressed the crowds,
and a large fund was created towards the building of the institution.
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hica^o Forward, Septemter 12, 1921,
Seven tho-asand dollars were pledged, !Phe TTeil Brothers of the Vfeil Brothers
Pramting Company, paid $1,0000 for laying the first stone.
Joseph Rasniak of Milwaukee Avenue paid $S00#00 for laying the second
stone, and the "balance cajne in various denominations.
The most applause was received ty Mrs, L* Higer, the founder of the nursery,
who is doing so much of the work toward the "building of the infant home*
Ur, Louis Heingold was the marshal of the parade.
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WPA (ILL) PRCJ. 3027^
Forvb-ard May 30, 1921
This Saturday the first anniversary of the V/. C. Lyceum v/ill be
celebrated.
•Delegates of workmen's circle branches, central labor organizations,
administrations, and friends of the v/crkraen' s circle v/ill assemble in the
large hall of the Lyceum and will participate in a nagnificient banquet.
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JEWISH
WPA (ILL.) PROJ 30275
lUPORTANT ANNOUNCEkfENT.
The Officers of the free Jewish Shelter are inviting the Jewish Public
of Chicago to its House wanning at 1246 S. Sawyer Jive., Sunday Oct 24th
at 3 PJI.
Prcaidnent Rabbis will speak; an Orchestra will play.
Refreshments will be served, and a rich program will be presented.
Everybody is invited •
Respectfully,
Herman Elovitz, President.
Elierer Adler, Vice President.
Jacob Tvery,Secreta3Tr«
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Ilev/s of the Labor World.
JEWISH
ViPA (ILL) pro; 30275
The Succoth Banquet of the Jewish ?:ational Labor Yerband
will be held at the home oi Ghaver A. Kipnis to-night at 8:o'clocic.
Those present will have the pleasure of hearing Cantor A. Greenoerg
sing some of the many Jewish J'ol^ songs for which he is noted.
TTFTIE
JEWISH
WPA (iLL)PROJ.3G275
Forward, October 2, l^j^O
Hews of the Labor World.
All committees which have taicen ticKets for the 5:uocouh Con-
cert Ox Arbeitering (V/orKers* Circle) Schools and have not paid
for them are requestea to present themselves at the Box office of
the theater at 4:00 o'clock and present all monies collected in
the sale of tickets.
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Daily Jewish Courier, June 20, 1919 •
Sixteenth street carnivai/
Thanks to the untiring efforts of !vlr, Samuel Malts, president of the
Sixteenth Street Bank, the long-planned carnival on Sixteenth Street
will be opened finally tomorrow evening. It vdll extend, on Sixteenth
Street, from Kedzie to Crawford Avenue, and will continue until June 24.
This carnival will be interesting and amusing. Participants have exerted
their greatest efforts and energies to make it a success. Streets will
be decorated, bands will play, and various amusing games will be held.
Mr. Meyer Blaz, promoter of the carnival, has arranged, besides the various
shows and animal displays, to have ::r. Harry Hich, the noted actor, perform,
free of charge, some of his fajnous tricks, such as pulling two automobiles
with his teeth. Having a shell explode after a huge cannon is tied to his
teeth, etc., etc.
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It is quite certain that the rusioents of the above-Lientioned neighborhood
v/ill have a good time during the ten day's run of the carnival •
JE7/ISH
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DR, HERZL IffiMORIAL SERVICES.
Chicago Jewry will assemble at three large memorial meetings to commemorate
the death anniversary of Dr. Theodore Herzl, organizer and founder of the
present great Zionist movement* The meetings will be held at the Herzl
public school, Lawndale and Douglas Blvd., the Hebrew Institute, and the
Jewish Educational Alliance, North «/ood Street* Cantors, Milkowski, Lipner,
and Reichlin will officiate at the meetings, A large attendance is expected
in all three places*
Good speakers will address the meetings* Everyone is invited to come and
honor the memory of the greatest Jewish leader of the present generation*
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BEZALEL EXPOSITION VISITED BY LARGE C30WD
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More than seven hundred people came yesterday evening to witness the opening of
the Bezalel exposition at the Hebrew Institute. The public enjoyed the program,
which consisted of good music and brief talks* Nearly all present made purchases
of the Bezalel antiques.
Tonight^s opening of the Bezalel exposition, set for 7 P.I',, is under the super-
vision of the following Zionist organizations: Jewish National Club, Herzel
Zionist Society, and first H\mgarian Society. Professor Huffman will act as
chairman, and I«Ir. Philip Seaman, superintendent of the Hebrew Institute, will be
the main speaker. He will speak on Bezalel and Jewish Arts.
'^^vo well-known talented musicians, together with I.Iiss Jennett Robinson at the
piano, and Mr. Irving Levin, violinist, will entertain the public.
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Daily Jewish Courier, Jan, 29» 1915*
BE2ALEL - EXHIBITION COMING TO CHIG.^0.
Chicago Jews will soon have an opportunity to see Jewish art work of the
Bezalel school in Jerusalem. Mr. Nathan D, Kapleui, Grand Master of the
Order Knights of 2ion- announces that he has made all necessary arrange-
ments for the original Jewish art exhibition.
The exhibition will be held at the Douglas Park iiuditorium from Feb. 11th
to Feb. l6th. The exhibition will be closed all day Saturday.
Professor Boris Shatz, the founder of the Bezalel school, is now making a
tour in America where he thus far hats been very successful wherever he has
displayed for the first time genuine Jewish works of art from the only
Jewish school of art in Jerusalem,
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In New York and other laro;e cities where the public already has had the
opportunity to see the exhibition, the inspiration was great. Every
where it aroused wonder and interest in the great progress that Jewish
artists have made* In Chicago, America's second largest city, Professor
Shatz expects the same success as in New York.
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Daily Je\^dsh Coiirier, Feb. 19, 1914.
.^iIlAT'3 ?.:i33INa ^ 'm:: 3R3iJ.EL EXKInIT
IVe have visited the Bezalel Art iSxliibit in the Douglas Park Institute and
scrutinized every piece of art displayed there, starting v;ith the 500-dollar
carpet down to the most trivial 25-cent toy, yet we were not enthused by the
countless numbers of artistic articles which our eyes sav; and our hands felt,
Let those who believe that tlie Jewish race is extinct marvel upon seeing a
carpet bearing an original Je'.vish design woven by the i'in:_^ers of a Jewish
weaver; let those who believe that Israel is dead marvel upon seeing a
Jewish artistic design on gold, silver or copper; let the illiterates stare
upon discovering^, artistic interwoven objects according to a model that is
specifically Jewish, and let those v/ho believe that Israel will cease to
exist ]narvel upon seeing small and large articles, which can only be pro-
duced by youthful hands and sound minds.
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We who believe and know that the Jevash people live like other peoples,
having their ovm originality, their Oivn concepts, their own aesthetics,
knew beforehand what we could see at a Jewish art exhibit. V/e understood,
for example, that a design made by a Jewish artist for a carpet would not
show Jupiter bringing thunder upon the world or Prometheus stealing sacred
fire. iVe had a feeling, and so it was, that a Jewish carpet designed by a
Jewish artist represents a Garden of iSden where the most beautiful trees
yield on their branches the fruit v^ith which the Jev/ish land is blessed
and in whose shadows colorful peacocks promenade, proudly displaying the
splendor of their rich feathers, with which God blessed them. Upon scru-
tinizing this pattern, one unconsciously feels the appeasing solemn spirit
that flows from the roses of Palestine and from the lilies of Sharon.
Here we hold in our hands a piece of art carved in silver, another design
by a Jewish master of art. It is understood that on no model swords and
guns can be found. On this there are no armed huntsmen who lie in wait for
animals which are trapped with the aid of trumpets and drums by huntsmen to
whom bloodshed is a pleasure. The Jewish artist portrays a rising sun whose
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rays shine upon an aged but vigorous man who tills the soil that absorbs the
seeds of nutrition for the world. It is wonderful how this old man stands
before the sun, his aged eyes bein/.^ strong enough to endure the powerful rays
of a Palestine sun; that Jevj does not fear sunshine.
Then our eyes were arrested by a oicture, not painted but woven. It differs
little, however, for the thouglit is just as well conveyed through the dif-
ferent-colored threads as it would have been tlirough paints. And what do you
suppose does such a Jev/ish artist express? It is so originally Jewish that
It is worth a great deal of laeditation, because graves are not originally
Jewish concepts, although they are plentiful in Palestine; the Jewish artist
did not depict ruins, although the Jewish Land Is full of them. Graves and
ruins can find no niche in the mind of a Jewish artist who is full of hopes.
An original model by a Je;vish artist Is a beautiful, prosperous city v;here
Ilia and enjoyment prevail; where the youth dance and the old folk play;
where 11^* ht and life, repose and contentment are in every corner.
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And just study a bedecked Je'vish crov/n. One of them is at the art exhibit.
How it differs from a non-Jewish one. First of all, it isn't lar.^e enough
to fit a human head. The Jewish artist cannot even picture a cro^vn being
an object that a hurrian head is entitled to wear. In accordance v/ith the
Jewish c^oncept, a crown can only be placed upon a Sephar Torah Scrolls of
the Law/ and the design of a Je?;ish crovm does not syrribolize the sword of
justice, nor the cudgel of force. The Jewish crown is adorned with Stars
of David, the six-pointed stars that irradiate and protect those who jeelc
light and protection.
And so are all the countless articles typically Jewish, and there is no ^
reason v;hy a Jev; should become astonished upon visiting the exhibit. One
can hov/ever be justified in marveling at the side remarks by the various
attendants of all sorts of classes.
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A discussion, which took place among fiery Zionists, in which one attempted
to oubreirgue another, was brought to ouv attention. One reasoned that the
Bezalel School is the cradle of the Jevyish people, who will in due time
grow into a giant and become equal with all other nations of the world.
Another one speaks his mind, proving that the Bezalel Exhibit is the
resurrection of the Jewish people and it is veritable evidence that Jews
will again come to power like the Bulgarians, Greeks, and others. Poor
Zionists, hov/ little they understand the Jev/ish race. They are unaware of
the fact that Jews have never become extinct and therefore need not look
forward to a resurrection; they know not that the children of Judah need
no cradle nor are they in want of growth. They are gigantic enough as they
are, and healthy enough physically and spiritually.
This was the only surprise we encountered at the exhibit. But, we must say
that we have noticed that something is missing at the exhibit and through
its absence it renders the entire exhibit like a soul without a body.
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The great flaw that projected from the exhibit was that we have not in
Chicago, nor probably in th^ whole of America, a Jew v/ith Jewish inspiration,
with a true Jev/ish conception. Nearly all of the attendants at the ex-
hibit viewed the objects with non-Jev/ish eyes, iilvery article was compared
with a similar article made in an nmerican factory or by an ^^merican artist.
Before us stood tv;o women, wealthy Jeivish women of Chicago, v;ho apparently
were critics of art. They have ample time to pay visits to Chicago's art
camps, where artistic work of many peoples from all parts of the world, is
sold. They were diligently examining one of the most valuable carpets pro-
duced by the Bezalel School. They spoke of the softness of the materials; of
the harmonious mixture of colors; of the refined lustre that is reflected
by the artistic weaving::; of the tenderness of the erect edges; every partic-
ular is discussed as if by great critics, but about the essence, about the
typically Jewish original model, not a wo3rd. The pattern :vhich is the es-
sence of the carpet, ii*iich casts forth its individual greatness, receives
no one's attention. vVhen someone decides to purchase a carpet, he or she
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Tvlll then see If the design on the carpet, made by a Jexvlsh artist, matches
the wall paper, fuimlture, or other decorations which were designed and
planned by a non- Jewish decorator.
The exhibit was short of visitors with Jewish concepts, with Jewish aesthetlcs,p
with people whose homes are strictly Jewish, where Jewish designs on carpets
should not Interfere with harmony; where an ornament bearing a Jewish de-
sign should not look like an orphan.
And this will always be missing at a Jewish exhibit, as long as there can
be no Jewish environment, as can only exist in a Jewish Homeland.
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BKZALZL»S OP ]NII^G A GK^AT SUCC2]SS-
Yesterday a few hundred people greeted the opening of the Bezalel Exhibit in
Sinai Center, 46th Street and Grand Boulevard. Many proMnent Jewish civic
leaders, who were among the guests, were the first ones to purchase Jewish
antiques produced in the Jewish homeland by Jewish artists.
Jews representing practically every stratum of the Chicago Jewry were present
among them, lirs. Rosenwald, the mother of Julius Rosenv/ald, and her daughter.
Miss Isenstradt; llr. and lJrs# H.A. Loeb; Judge and Ltps. Julian V/. Llack;
Professor Kolin; Dr. and lirs. Stolz; Ltr. and -vlrs. Greensburg; LIr. and Ifrs.
Israel Cowen; Dr. Yudelson; I^. and Ilrs. Isenstein; Judge Hugo Palm; I.B.
Lipson; D. Hecht; I.Irs. Flsh;I.Iax Cler, and a committee representing the
council of Jev/ish women.
The first patronizer of Jewish art was the mother of ISp. Rosenwald, the famous
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philanthropist; and the second was her dau^htor, Ivlrs* Nathan D. Caplan. A
great number of visitors followed the precedent set down by the first two buyers,
and Professor Shatz was immediately in receipt of many offers for his artistic
work.
The crowd was immensely pleased v/ith these specimens of Jewish art, which are being
displayed for the first time in Chicago. 3very person left the exhibit satisfied
at having witnessed the f^reat strides made by Jev/ish artists in so short a period.
The exhibit itself was a beautiful sight which enraptured everyone. Costly
oriental rugs were displayed in all corners and knitted and weaved articles
represented Jewish biblical scenes. On one small carpet there v/as a picture
of a meditative shepherd leaning on his staff and keeping watch over his sheep.
Other carpets bore different Jev;ish pictures. The croivd, v/ho stood discussing
the significance of these pictures, was momentarily carried back to Jewish
biblical times.
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Later in the evening the crowd was augmented by more visitors. A great number
of Jews from the V/est Side did not v/ait until the exhibit had gone to them, but
came to it# This also brought together many Jews from various sections of the
city, who came to witness the fine artistic work of the Bezalel School.
In the early part of the evening, the religious group made Professor Slietz the
center of their attention. V/ith a pleasant smile the professor received the
men an~ women who came to introduce themselves. A v?ry busy man, v;ith long
black h%ir through which there could be detected some silver threads, the
professor fluttered to and fro and, cliiabing to the stage with agility of a
youngster, described the articles to the prospective buyers.
V/hen the crowd drew close to the sta^e, they saw a richly decorated four-
comsred glass case which attracted their attention. The card on it bore the
name of Nathan Strauss, who bought it. The glass case was the xvork of Borris
Shatz himself.
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V/hen the Courier ^s reporter left the exhibit, a long row of automobiles were
parked around the temple and throngs v;ere still trying to enter it* At the
time a moderate wind was blowing over the quiet boulevard, just the right
setting for the imagination to v^^ander off to those far away places where Jewish
artists are still creating such artistic masterpieces.
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H3V; YOHK^vJ J-];;iSH SIIiilFF .± GUjIJT ni CHICAGO
lilr. Griff enhogan, v:lio v/as elected a sheriff in ITev; York^s last election,
is Chicago's guest. He has visited inany Chicago Jev/ish civic \vorkers
to faniliarize himself with social v:ork.
At a bountiful dinner, given in L'r. G-riffenhogan's honor by LIr. Henry
Frind, he was introduced to the officials of Chicago and Cook County,
llr. Llichael ^irpxier, Sheriff of Cook County, and l'!r. Anthony Cermak,
bailiff of the Municipal Court, escorted Llr. Griffenhogan through city
and county institutions.
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Daily Jev/ish Courier, Nov. 27, 1913.
-Among those attending the dinner v;ere: Con'-ressman *^, J. Sabath, Judge
Joseph Sabath, Judge Harry 11. Fisher, Sheriff Zimner, Bailiff Cermak, and
Mr. A. Levi, a nephev; of I.Ir. Griffenhogan.
Lir. B. Hon'/itch, an old friend of L'r. Griffenhogan, acquainted him with
Je-.vish Chicago and its activities.
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LARG2 CROWD C2LEBRAT2 CONSECRATION 0? AiNSHE KNSSIS ISRAEL.
Yesterday the Chicago Jewry celebrated with extreme enthusiasm, music
and speeches, the consecration of the largest and most beautiful synagogue
in America*
Thousands of men, women and children participated in the great festival
and by their presence they added a real Jewish color to the beautiful
neighborhood, where the synagogue was built, on Douglas Blvd.
The automobile parade, arranged by the Zionist organization, the Volunteers
of Zion and Monte Fiore Guards, was a grand spectacle. The order was
better than expected and everything was carried through with great tact
and punctuality •
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About 2x00 p. m., the President, Mr» H* M» Bariiet, called the meeting
to order and Rap'pi Ephraim Epstein, of the synagogue, recited a laconic
prayer* Then the president introduced the chairman of the Consecration Com-
mittee, Mr. A. J» Hadis, who introduced llr. U. Solk, chairman of the
Building Committee.
The following delivered inspiring talks: Rabbis 2sriel Epstein, A. B»
Coldenson, Saul Silber, Ruben Mushkin, and Judges Hugo Palm and Harry
Fisher.
The consecration ceremonies lasted until 9^00 p. m., after which a large
sum was raised for the synagogue^
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Among the many noteworthy features at the Institute is the weekly
social dance, in the large hall* It is not only one of the most popular ^
activities of the Institute, but also one of the most wholesome and benefi- J
\. " cial recreational interests there e
\ In the first place, the dance brings the young people of the West
'I Side together socially* And this is no mean benefit* The decent young
people of this neighborhood are socially starved. Por there is no other place
where the youth who does not care to go to the cheep dance-hall can spend
their eveidngs* They have no opportunity to mingle socially with those who
regard them as their social equals*
In most cases our immigrants » who constitute an important element
at these dances, were brought here by industrietl exigencies* People* in the
same factory, or living in the same house hail from different parts of the
. fP?l^§» ^^^9 thust strangers to one another, they look with distrust upon
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their neighbors and are so looked upon* Here, then, there can be little _
chance for social intercourse. Where shall they turn for the satisfaction ^
of their social instincts?
Says Miss Jane Addams, in her Spirit of Youth and the City Streets:
i "One of the most pathetic sights in the public dance-halls of Chicago
is the number of young men, obviously honest young fellows, who stand about
vainly hoping to make the acquaintance of some nice girl^ They look eagerly
up 'and down the rows of girls, many of whom are drawn to the hall by the same
keen desire for pleasure and social intercourse which the lonely young men I
themselves feel.
The Hebrew Institute, therefore, by getting up these social dances,
is rendf^ring a great service to the community* At these dances, he who cares
can meet people, make friends, and acquire those small social amenities, the
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▼alu9 of which all of us appreciate • Thus* not only does the dance occasion
afford instruction in the Rules of Etiquette and Oood Behavior, but the o
chaperonage of several committees of the Institute, a paid person on the i^
floor, and the suarveillance every now and then of a detective to safeguard S
the young people, as it has never occurred to those who make profit out of ^
this invincihle love of pleasure to do this for our youth in their public
dance halls • A visit to one of the Sat\irday evening dances will convince
any visitor at once how definite a function this novel activity fulfills, add
how it is possible by adequate care to safeguard it against the perils atten-
dant upon it where it is run for private profits
A. P. Drucker.
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Theodor Herz^ Ladies Aid Society
WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30276
We are the only society nhich responds quickly with relief to the needy* As
soon as we hear of anyone in need of relief* We immediately get htu3y*
Therefore we appeal to onr Sisters, Brothers and friends who possess a Jewish
heart and Jewish sympathy to help us supply the tmf or ttinate needy ones with the
necessities of life this winter* Oar treasury at present is almost empty, and
we have decided to give a benefit ball in order to raise sufficient money
for the poor and needy this winter* We appeal to you again to help us make
this ball a successi by as many tickets as you can for by so doing you will help
us take care of all who come to us for help and we will not have to turn away the
the poor who eppeal for help* The ball will take place Satiirday evening,
Dec* 30th at the Illinois Hall, Madison and Ogden Sts* We assure the public a
most enjoyable evening* We hope that you will all come and help us make this a
success* Music by Teller's orchestra. Tours Hespecffully
Sarah Lipschits, President, Minnie Zlskind, chairman, Lena Lerman, Ball chairman,
Sarah Grawick, Treasurer, Lena Sack&eim, Secretary*
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Chicago's Cook Pot
Under the aus'cices of the He1:re\7 Institute, »iion:en's Ciuo, a Eaxiukah
Festival for Je^vish children will be given, in which all Sahbath school children
will participate* Tliis program 7.-111 consist of ;oeveral m-jsical niimbersi livirig
plctiires of EanakaJi History, etc.t all under the s"'Jipervislon of Miss Ease
Bloom* !?he Connittet fc*^ tl-.e Entertainrient consists of the fcllowi:'ig ladies:
IkTZm !•&. Grossterg, llrs, !• Grinsher^, Mrs. I, Lasker, lirs* Itahiner,
Urs. Gold, l^rs, liendel Shur, iirs* J# i7ien*ber^", lirs. G.LI. Gla^er, Mrs. Chas. Lev^%
and llrs* BenJaJTiin Davis*
Tlie He "brew Institute v;ill h^ve a general discussion next Sur.ck:;,.'-, for the
To-jing Lien's Cluh of the Institute. Lir. Harry A. Lipskj' will act as Chairrian,
and Messrs. B. Hurovlts, ITathan D. Kaplan, and Jacoh Lerhosky will address the
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audience* ^I?he tirasical-program will be rendered by the r:>llowirjg players;
lulss Joiinie Liebson, Fiano Sole; Llisc ILzte Berfe^.r;, 7ocal Solo;
Miss Hose Vito, Violin Solo; and Llr. Otto I/iillard, Vocal Solo*
The Lavrndale Club, 3522 Douglas Blvd., is givirig. a ii:c-;:t enjoyable
musical entertr-lnnient this evening, for its nenbers and friends.
Ihe He settlement Committee to which several Jewish T7omen urere ap-
pointed Ir-st Spring, became a permajient institution* Its raain activities will
be: Assisting the innigrants rrith their night- schools, vja^'os, businesses, etc.
Tliis conimittee \7ill also advise them Low to bring their families from other
countries to the United States, and iouk after their welf ra^e and comfortf after
they arrive' here*
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There vrill "be an office in the Mebrev/ Int;titute for this project, \?hich
(^J will "be open eTery Sunday from 10 Ai<l, to IS-Hoon. Headquarters will >^e open
^.ij' every !Ihiesd£iy eveniiig at 7^3 Plymouth Co^.irt.
lirs. Julius Stone is Chairman of this Committee, and Miss Julia Pelsenthal^
Secretary.
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Chicago's Jewish Anntial Ball. This hall is the only public affair is which
Chicago Jews will have the opporttmity to get together with their wires,
sons and daughters and enjoy a truly enjoyable Jewish evening in an up to date
style.
This ball must bring in enongh money to build the new home in Chicago for
the 200 Jewish orphans. The 24th of December is the day of the ball at the
Colosseum and we expect the Jews of Chicago to come to the ball in masses and
thereby assure the building of the orphans homOf which will be called the
Marks Nathai Jewish Orphan home*
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The open dances at the Hebrer Institute are meeting with great success.
They attract a predominantly Jewish element to the Institute, and for the small
fee the young people are able to spend a pleasant evening in a healthy and clean
•atmosphere. The third open dance will take place tomorrow evening.
Uext Sunday at the Institute the third series of Svmday Concerts will take
place under the direction of Alexander Zukowsky.
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The Lawndale Club, 33-2 Douglas Blvd., is giving a Reception tonight in honor
of the young Sculptor, I.A# Davidson.
Stereoptican pict^jtres of Palestine Colonies will be the main feature of the
large Program next Sunday. The well-laiown children of Cantor Woldousky and Cantor
Woldousky and Cantor Reichlin will conduct part of the program of the Zionist or-
ganization in the Molner Symigogue, 2126 Central Street. Eabbi Morris Levin and
other speakers will address the audience.
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^C]iAHITY ASoCCIATICII GIVES Aj[::UAL EALLy"
Thfe Bcheriicn Charity -risscciaticn is [jiving its ym^ual ball this evening at
th^ pilsen pavilicn, 26th St» and Albany Ave. Tliis ball is the seocnd ann-
ual ball since the cr^^-^izaticn cf this charitable instituticn.
It is assured by the heads cf tlie cr^ejiizaticn tiiat this will be one of the
nicst enjoyable affairs cf the season. Me ojiticipate a ^reat Jewish attend-
cjice. .^acng the lacst honored guests will be cur h'cn« Mayor harriscn. Con-
gressHon Sabl ath end Judge Joseph Sebbath.
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^CHAI-JTY BAJ.L FOR KELIEF SOCIETYJ^
The Charity Bal- of the Jev;ish Ccnsumptive Relief Society, ivhich will take
place next Sunday evening the 29th, at the First Ren-iiaent ilriuory, proi-dses to
be cne of the mcst enjcyeble affairs cf the season. V/e appreciate end thank
the ladies v;lic v;crk so untiringly for this lacst vj-orthy society.
All Lex seats in the alrnory v:ere sold out Icnj before this undertaking, end
the following are the prcninent persons v;ho bought the box seats i Hon. Hugo
pojii, ::cngressirj5Ji A* j/ Sebbath, \ezark L. Bcrmsh, ::. T* rirenner, Henry Hur-
vitz,^/ Joseph, David Sol Clapter, B. Lcef, ::rs. A. LiebermDn, A. Largolis,
H. Llolner, !.:/• Joseph pldllipson, Saia phillipson, A. S. Roe, B. J. Schiff,
Person ena Davis, Glasier er.d Pordses, E- W. Steele, H. Taver, Sei^iuel
\7clffson, J. V/eissenberg, I. Ferc^uson and A. Aines.
The charitable ladies v/hc participated in this undertaking are as follov/s:
Mrs. H. Tever, B. Ferson, B. Baun^arden, ::. Goldnsn, David S. Clapter,
B. J. Schiff, A. Margolis, R. Lippert, S. B. Levy, S. Greenberg, I. Harx,
L* S. Barnett, !:iss Jennie Alexander, and Etta Grobiner.
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The Public Cook Pot.
Star Auxiliar^,^ presents a new Japanese dance. - Graduation at the Dehorah
Sabhath School. - Deborah Boys Cluh in new headquarters. - "Hehrew Teachers
Sroup," - "Young Nationalists." - "The Lay of the Land." - Womens Trade Union
■ League. - Sunda^^ excursion ajid picnics. - Congratulation to S. B. Komaiko.
A new Japanese dance will iDe presented oy the Star Auxiliary of the Marks
Nathan Home, tomorrow evening, June 11, at the Illinois Hall. Two prizes
will he ay/arded to two people wearing the prettiest costumes. This organiza-
tion has a memhership of more than I50 women actively engaged in helping the
Marks Nathan Home. Tomorrow's dance will be their fourth arjiual celebration
of this kind. All previous affairs were highly successful.
The Deborah Sabbath School of the First Rumanian Congregation invites everj^-
body to their fourth graduation exercises together with an entertainment at
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which will "be precented the much liked play, "fjaoni and Ruth" - Tuesday,
June 7, at the Hull House Auditorium, corner Fol> and Halsted.
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The Detorah Boys Clut has moved into its new headquarters at UoUU Prairie
Ave. With additional members that have heen appointed to the staff, the fu-
ture activity of this group promises to "be highly constructive in the charac-
ter "building of our youth.
The' Hebrew Teachers Group of Chicago will have a meeting at the school of
Mr. Abrahams, I5OI Park Ave. at Robey. The constitution of the group will
be read. It is important that all interested should be present.
The Young Rationalists, a group of young Jewish people, will give a literarj^
and imisical entertainment tomorrow evening at eight at the Annex Hall of the
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Chicago Hebrew Institute. The Cluh holds its meetings every Saturday
arvening and everyhod^r is invited to attend.
The Post Office Clerks Association will hold its annual excursion and pic-
nic in Glenwood Park on the Fotl River near Batavia. Eight special trains on
the Elgin and Chicago Railroads have "been chartered. Many games and prizes
are scheduled and a good time is assured the post-office clerks and their
families. Round- trip tickets and admission to the Park are 50^ •
The Courier has this week, announced the engagement of Mr, S. B. Komaiko to
Miss Pauline Stein of West Pullman, Mr, Komaiko is siafficiently acquainted
to the readers of the Courier "by his literary contributions to make it su-
perfluous for us to further praise him. The Daily Courier taJces this oppor-
tunity^ to congratulate the happy couple.
(Signed) The Cook-Spoon,
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Courier, !L!ay 20, 1910.
Baxiquet ir hcmor of Mr* Adolph Krause*
The Chicago Lodge of the order P^nai B'^rith celebrated the re-electicn of
their Grand ^fester, Mr. Adolph Krause to that office with a very impressive
banquet yesterday evening.
The banquet which was one of the most elaborate ever given by our Germaii Jews,
took place at the Hotel La Salle. Mr. Hugo Sorjaenschein was toast-^naster. Mr.
A. P. Zelenfreund, the Grand Secretary of the order B*nai P'rith spoke of the
virtues of the orgaiiizetlcn comparing favorably with the 'Jorld Zionist Congress
Mr. San^uel Alschulei spoke on the life of Mr. Krause, end being Mr. Krause* s
business partner, be v/as very well able to speak on the far flung activities of
Mr. Krause. Congratulatory telegrams were received from all the lodges of the
Middle Western States. The V/est Side Jews were represented at the banquet by
iCr. B. Horwich, Leon Zolotkoff , end Mr. S. B. Komaiko.
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Courier, May 9, I910.
Lileu; Party and Dance sponsored by West Side Ladies Society.- -
To be held on May lUth at the Illinois Hall, Madison and Ogden Ave. The
affair promises to be the largest of the season.
The West Side Ladies Charity Society is sufficiently well known to Chicago
for us to espouse their virtues. It is an organization of Jewish women whose
sole purpose is to lighten the burden of the unfortunate poor and help them
wherever possible. As is well known to people engaged in charity work, the
outlay is always greater than the intake. Therefore, this Party and Dance is
being run to help defray the expenses of their worthy charitable works.
The many necessary committees have been organized, and the affair promises
to be highly successful. Our West Side public is cordially invited to at-
tend.
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Courier. May 9, 1910,
Nei^torhood Play Festival.
Last Saturday's Play Festival scheduled at West Park No, 1, was put off
until this Wednesday hecause of last Saturday's heavy rain. The program
will he as originally scheduled. The Jewish part of the program is heing
conducted hy the Northwestern University Settlement. The program promises
to he highly interesting and everyhody living on the Northwest Side is in-
vited.
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Courier. May 8, I9IO.
Past Commanders Association. Order Knights of Joseph.
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We wish to inform our worthy public that we art having a minstrel show of
U5 participants entertaining us at our Entertainment and Ball to "be given
tonight at the West Side Auditorium, 12th and Center St.
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We assure you a most pleasant evening of joy »nd entertainment. The actors,
who have, incidentally, made their own costumes have assured us that they
will spare nothing to entertain our public. Come and see what Past Command-
ers can do in the way of providing for your entertainment.
(Signed) The Committee,
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Jev'ish Dramatic League
(For a clean Yiddish 3to£i)
A lar^;,e literary and mnsical eveninr;; has been arranged "by the
Jewish Dra-^.atic Lea^i^e Sat^irday evening', Aoril 9^''^ ^^ ^-® Hebrew.'
Institute.
Tv'o sketches, recitations, anc reacin^-^s of the best poets.
Also a ridi musical program. Ten cents adinission.
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The Dally Jewish Courier. October l6th, 1908.
BEAUTIFUL BALL SUNDAY EVENING FOR HEBREW INSTITUTE.
One of the grandest balls will take place "Slmchath Torah" in the
luxurious hall of the New Jewish Institution, which was Just
purchased* ALL ARE EXPECTED^ ♦
Sunday evening - "The Eve of Rejoicing in "The Torah", in the
beautiful and spacious hall of the newly purchased Hebrew Institute,
a ball will be given, which is the final act of the glorious
festival, which continued the entire Mid- Week of Succoth, at the
park of the Hebrew Institute. The Arrangement Committee, which
bears the responsibility to make this affair a success, assures the
public that this ball will be different from any ever held for the
benefit of a Jewish Institution. -
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The hall is beautifully decorated and will be brightly illuminated.
It has a great capacity, assuring everyone of the maximum degree of
comfort. There will be a fine orchestra, and the dancers will have
a grand time .
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The Dally Jewish Gourier. October l6th, 1908.
The Jewish youth of Chicago should take advantage of this opportunity
and come to the ball en masse, for not only will they enjoy themselves,
but they will also share In this noble Institution- The Hebrew Institute,
which was founded with the sole objective of Implanting Judaism and
American Patriotism among the Jewish people.
To mlsB this affair will mean to lose an evening of merriment, of which
you may have sweet memories In the years to come. Jews of all walks of
life will participate In this affair, and this offers an opportunity, to
meet people, whom you have not seen for a long time, and whom y6u will
not be able to meet elsewhere.
The need for the Hebrew Institute Is deeply rooted within the hearts of
Chicago Jews, and It Is therefore, our sincere hope that this ball
will be a success.
Remember the ball Sunday evening, where you will surely enjoy yourself
and help lead a Jewish Institution to success.
The Hebrew Institute is located at Taylor, Little and Sybley Streets^
All cars take you there.
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Great Succoth Celebration in the Hetrew Institute,
A great congregation of Jewish people consisting of 2,225 men and women who
for a long time have not experienced the delight of a Succoth affair, assembled
in the colossal Succoh, at the Chicago Hehrew Institute. They enjoyed them-
selves and ate very appetizing dishes, which were served xinder the management
of Mrs, Kale. Mr. Kalish and a corps of assistants saw to it that none pres-
ent left with an empty stomach hut made sure, that they left with empty pockets.
Mrs. J. Levin and Mrs. P. Shapiro deserve honoratle mention for their wonder-
ful work. These women certainly knew their customers!
But eating alone is not sufficient, for Succoth is a period of joy and gladness.
Thus, all who were present participated in the joyful celebration. As for
money, no one was asked for more than they had in their pockets.
One of the outstanding values, which may "be obtained at present at the Hebrew
Institute, is a $25 vase for only 10^, which is sold by Miss Phillipson - the
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only daughter of Joseph PhilliDSon, In view of a misunderstanding, she had
sold tlfis vase to several hundred persons, and in order to give every one an
equal chance, the vase will he raffled off and it will go to some lucky win-
ner.
Mrs. J. L. Marks, who is in charge of the ice cream, did very little business.
The vaudeville show, under the direction of Mr. Karkus, was very attractive
and inexpensive and therefore enjoyed a full house continuously. Mrs. Rubin
chairman of the flower booth, had something new and entirely different. For
the price of a dime or two nickels - a quarter and sometime 50^ » one could
possess a flower, which never withers, has a perpetual color and odor. When
questioned by a reporter, whether or not these flowers were made of paper,
she replied with dignity - shrugging her shoulders. Mrs. Nathan displayed
remarkable skill in selling these flowers.
The Roamward Club possesses privileges of Monte Carlo and the wheel of chance.
These young men have voices, which can awaken the dead, and even though you
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are financially embarrassed, they will take away the car fare, which you
have ciarefully tucked in your coat lining.
Mrs* B. Baumgarten is queen of the needle craft booth, and everyone gladly
takes a chance for these wonderful articles. The public is very anxious to
obtain these articles. Beautiful girls under the guidance of Mr, Nathan
Kaplan, are distributing applications for membership and are recruiting mem-
bers by the dozen.
The Succoth celebration will continue for the entire week. It will be open
to the public twice a day, at 2 P. M. and 7 P« M. Each performance will have
special attractions, in order to draw a crowd.
On the day when the Torah is being honored, the celebration will end with a
grand ball.
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The courier, Dec. 9, 1907.
^BEZALEL E^/E:III:g a SuCCESSJ^
The art school entertainment last Saturday evening at the Lletrcpclitan Hall
spcnscred by the Poale Zicne Ladies Auxiliary v/ill be Icn^ remenbered. The
house was full of people from all parts of the city, arjd from all walks
of life. The hall was packed with people who came to demonstrate their ^reat
love for the nevr institute v/hich the Jevd.sh nation has established in Pale-
stine.
The evening was opened by I.liss Sadie Greenspaji, who spoke of the roles as being
played by the members of this art school of geniuses. She also described the
living conditions of the artists in the art school and in conclusion explained
the importence of this institution in Palestine, which the Jev/s of Chicago
ajid other Jev;ish coiamunities must help support. The school is sponsored main-
ly by the Poale Zion organization. Dr. Marcus also spoke on the subjects of
Chanukah and the art school in Palestine. He stressed the importance of the
school, stating that its existence depended upon /j.erican Jews.
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The Courier, Dec. 9, 1S07,
After these addresses, a j;rand choir sane a few beautiful Jewish sonss;
recitations followed* The audience spent a most enjoyable evening, which
also proved to be a great finoncial success for the Bezalel Art School."
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Courier, January 25, 1907»
Heard and Seen.
The heavy rain last night did not prevent the Hebrew Literary Society "ball
from heing a great success* Mr» Ubx Schulman and his sister led the spectac-
ular march (grand) of two hundred young couples. This was undoubtedly the
most beautiful grand march the Jewish people of Chicago have ever witnessed.
The ball of the Hebrew Literary Society was a big success, financially and
socially. The dancers spent a most enjoyable evening and those who did not
dance passed their time indulging in a few glasses of carmel wine and other
good drinks. When the clock struck three, the crowds departed, feeling that
it had been worth while to spend the evening with the Hebrew Literary Society*
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Many fhcmks from the Jewish Orpharis Home.
In the name of all directors, of the Jewish Orphan's Home we extend mamy
thanks to the Jewish public of Chicago for the interest they showed in attending
the charity hall of the Marks Nathan Orpharfs Home. We are convinced that a good
many of you were not fortunate enough to take part in the pleasant entertainment
program. It is all due to the unexpectedly large crowd which came to the ball.
We did not expect the throng of people to be so tremendous. We realize that many
were turned away. The Entertainment Committee was powerless, it could not pos-
sibly satisfy all the visitors, so we beg your pardon. This being the first ball
of its kind, the committee was not fully prepared to cope with the occasion. But
we hope that at the next ball, the committee m^ be better prepared to care for
all visitors, that no one will be turned away. Nevertheless, we ought to be satis-
fied and proud of the success we had with this ball - it being the first venture
of this kind.
A full report of the expense and net profit of the ball will be published in
the Jewish News department of the Daily Jewish Courier at an early date. Hoping
that every Jewish person will be perfectly satisfied^
I remain yours respectfully,
Jacob Levy, Pres.
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Illinois Staats-Zeitun:^. July 23 > 1900.
AN IMPRESSIVi: C2REM0NY.
p. 8 - The dedication of the synagogue to be erected by the Tipheret
Zion Congregation at 588 N, Lincoln Street, took place yesterday.
The first Jewish speaker on this occasion was Rabbi Brody. He said:
••It is the Lord's will that priests serve as teachers of the people.
Nations are supposed to supplement these teachers, but fail at times
to perform their duty. The people of Israel have become disunited, and
suffered persecution of their race for centuries, the punishment
meted out by the Alimghty.'^
Rabbi Brody appealed to his fellow-believers, .vealthy or poor, or what-
ever their nationality might be, to have one object in mind, namely,
unity*
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Illinois Staats-Zeitungt July 23, 1900.
The next speaker, Dr. Rappeport, delivered his address in English.
He too stressed the importance of the unity of the Jews. He said: •
••The orthodox church was the foundation of all our churches.- Its
doctrines have been taken from the book of Talmud...."
The third speaker was Judge Gibbons. He said in English: •The history
of the Jews reveals that theirs was a mighty contribution to the
world's civilization in those dark days of 2,000 years ago." He
pointed to the close contact in everyday life, between the Jews and the
Christians. To become good Christians is then only possible, when
the lofty ideas of Judaism are accepted. Cooperation b etween Jews and
Christians is of vital importance....
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The Reform Advocate, wk. of March 6, 1S96» p. 52. :5
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The West Chicago Cluh will have a masquerade hall on Purin Night, the 2Uth
inst. Prizes will he awarded to the two most original costumes and the two most
comical.
Elahorate preparations are heing made for the closing of the West Chicago *s
children's dancing class. A German pageant will he given on March 21st, with a
display of fancy dancing.
The senior dancing class closes Friday night.
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The Reform Advocatt, Ik. of February 8, IS96. P.S93.
The net profits of the annual Y. M* H« C. A. Charity Ball amounted to
$21,500t which ie about $3,000 more than was realized by last year's ball.
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The Rafonc Advocate. Wk» of March 2, I895. p. 30, "c^^
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The Harmony Charity Circlet coxnpoeed of 2^ North Side yoting ladies and
gentlemen will give their first affsdr at Masonic Hall» The entire proceeds
are to go to Charity* The officers of the society are president, Chas«
Reinaoh, vice-president. Miss 1. Wetterhahn, secretary, Miss Abqt Cohen,
treasurer. Miss Iva Levy*
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In the early part of April, a grand mask camlval will be held at the
Auditorium for the benefit of the Jewish Training School* The entertainment
promises to be one of the most brilliant from a spectacular point of view,
yet to be seen in this city* A celebrated designer is already busy with the
plans, concocting magnificent floats, tableaux and representative pictures*
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*Bo8lta^ an operetta in two acts, was sung \j amateurs before an audl--
ence coioposed of members and guests of the Lakeside Club» Among those appear-
ing in the operetta were Uiss Millie Benjamin, as Rosita, Uiss Stella Adler,
as Dolores, lfr« E« Benjamin as Oarrick and Mr. Lee Jacobs as the bandit chief.
Carlo 8«
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Over 10,000 tickets have heen sold for the amateur minstrel performance to he
given March 27th at Battery D. Hall, in aid of the Jewish Training School.
This is said to he the largest advance sale for anything of this nature ever
known in Chicego. Much of the credit for this enterprise is due to Mrs^ Levy
Mayer » whose name heads a long list of patronesses,
Emanuel S, Heyman, as interlocutor leads an array of talent especially selected
hy Ed. M. Crane, an old-time artist, who is conducting the rehearsals and will
manage the stage. Rehearsals have heen going on for two weeks, and a stage group
of 50 persons will appear in the first part of the entertainment.
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The pupils of the Zion Sabbat!: School v/ill ::ive a i\irir:; entertain! lent at
the tenple, on ^und^iy, at 2:50 ?• I.:. Tlie . :;ri. cipal featui'os will be a drarna,
"Drea^i of the Centuries/' a I.'.othor G-oo '.'e drill, and the stor:' of PurlVi in
tableau.
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The Reform Advocate, Dec. 19, 1891,
^EIISFIT EALL/
The Buildinr Coiiiittee of Con2re£::ation Aiishe Sraeth will f^ive a Cha: ukah ball
at Brand* s Hall, Jarxuary 3rd, for the benfit of the fund to erect a nexv house
of worship.
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The Refcrin Advocate^ Nov. 21, 1891.
/?. !.:• ]{. C. ASSOCIATION CliAKITY BALl/
Chicago oen bcpst cf teiri';; the cnly city t at has three na-nificient charity
halls every year. The institutions assisted and the new ones startec are ccn-
stajit evidence cf the oncunt c£ rccd done by these entertairv.onts.
The pioneer charity ball in ChicG,'ro v/as r^iven by the Younf;; Ker.'s Hebrew
Cho.rity Association eleven yeaj-s ago, and each succeedin- year has shown an
increase in interest : nd profit. The anount distributed Inst year v;bs almost
$;,1d,0C0, the expense cf earning; it v;as less than 02 ,200.
As usual, the Y. li. H. C. Association v;ill open t:ie charity ball season with
their affair at the Auditorium on December loth.
The boxes will be auctioned at t:ie Standard Club, Leceraber 6th, end jud-in^
by the applicG.tions, the sale vz-ill be interesting and lively*
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The Reforr; .■.dvocate, \ik, of ."aj' 22, 1891.
/30CI.:rY OITJS SOCL'J/
The Israelitische Altor±oi : Society v/ill ci'^"- i'ts second social next Tues-
day aiterPxCon at the 7/est C icac:o Club and a cordial invita-.ion is e:ctended
to all v:lio are interoGvod in the Soclety^s './oii:.
An address '/ill be delivered I:/ Dr. : ir:-ch, besides v;hich there v;ill be vocal
and instra-iental music, reci'.ations and the rafflinr; of a cage of birds^
At a recent Moetinc of tlie i:ociety it v;as decided to subscribe 03,000 to the
Kone for .'^ed Jev/s, and the ladies v;ill continue to aid this institution as
far as pos::ible.
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JjE.'HSE C2ij:bration at v;orid»s faip?7
The question whether there shall be a special Jewish celebration at the V/orld^s
Fair, is again attracting notice because of the call for a meeting of delegates
for the purpose. Many suggestions have been roade. They range from a monument
to a manuscript.
Least open to objection by those who want nothing sectarian, is the proposal of
Dr. Ilirsch for a statue of lessing, the famous eighteenth csxitury Christian
friend of the Hebrew emancipator, Loses I^endelssohn, who is really the embodi-
ment of the spirit of religious liberty.
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IV The Reform Advocate. June 5, 1891.
^^edigatio:: of iT^'i tsi.tie7
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The elaborate arran^-enents for the dedication of Anshe I.:ayriv*s handsome new
tenple are about coin; leted. The event will le a r^arked one in the annals of ^^
Chicago Judaisir.. and the ceremonies attendant UTDon it will be in keeping with >S
the grandeur and importance of the celebration* ^
The exercises will take place next Thursday afternoon, June 11th, commencing
at 3:30 o'clock.
A double quartette will furnish the music. Twenty-five of the young men of
the congregation will serve as ushers, Kr. Jacob .!• Eauland being chief.
Invitations have been extended to the mayor and other city officials, the
judges of the various courts, and prominent christian ministers*
The following gentlemen form the Coromittee of Arrangements: Israel Cowen,
chairman; Henry IT. Hart, Louis Benja;;dn, L. H. Freiberger, H. A. Kohn, David
V/ormser, Lazarus Silverman*
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IV The Hefom Advocate, June 5, 1891.
The Reception Gonnittee coi^sists of the T.essrs* ^% !.'• Gerstley, Jacob Rosenberg,
H, A. Kohn, J. ..ewrian, Jr., Lazarus Silverman, Leon II. Freiberger, Louis Ben-
jamin, Israel Cowen, Henry N. Hart, Jacob L. Cahn, I.Iax !.'• Rothschild, David
Wormser, ai.d Maier Ilewnan.
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The Refom Advocate, V/k. of June 5, 1891 •
JEV/BK
/STPJ^V/IERRY TSBTTIAL A SUCGESS/
The strawberry festival civen by Jochannah Lodge last week v/as a social and
financial success* The attendance was large and fashionable, and the receipts
are in the neighborhood of :;1,000, all of which v/ill be devoted to the V/omen's
Evening Class at the Jewish Training School,
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TI18 '..'Gst Chicaro Club ■.•'ill "ive a "a" festival nnd children's
Saturday evening, '.;Lich vill be tjie Li.st affa^.r tliis ceaoon.
ty this
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rhe Hef cm .•dvocaue, !:• of ::ay 2^:, 1891
The personal Service Joe let:* '.111 ci"^^ ^ ^^^^ atic porfc:^:iaricG nnd a stra:vberry
fectival vjithir. the ne::t foi'bnifht,
IText Thursdyy ni£-ht, the rohannah Lodc^ '.:ill C'^ve a rtra^'/berry festival and
hop at the ICursaal, on vf^lst St. lYie ontortaini-.ont iti ^i^^QTi for the benefit
of the .'onen's Zveiiin- Cla::s of Viie rev;ish hraiiiinr School, and the fact that
it is in the i-iands of t:.e ladies c:' Jchannah Lod^e is a ;r:narantee of its
success.
yo institution is no 1x3 desorvir.c] or i^ r.ore :.:: need of aid than is the school,
and t] ere should be a generous cur-pourin;'; of tie v.'oll-disr'csed at tLis festi-
vals
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Jhe i-^efci^:; .advocate, wl : .
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-uy 22, 1391.
The PhoGnix held a beer-drinl-rir.c feslivul la::'
of its first anniversary^.
Oaturdi';; ni :it, in celebra^.ion .-^■
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The P.efcrr.-i .vdvocat.:?, v;]-:. of -:a7 15,
t..^
The Joliannah Lodco -./ill rivo a stravrberrr for/:.iviil and hop Tor the benefit of
the Jev;ish '^rainin^ Tchool, Thursday evening, h.ay 28th,. at uhe Ilursaal, 31st
St.f betvjeen PJicdos and Vernrn ..venue::, .'.s the cause is a './orthy one, a large
na^iber cT tickets slicv.ld be disrosed of and a neal sun realized.
Trie comittee, appointed by zhe Jliic^./c Branch cT the ^-JMish iJ.liance to arrange
for a r.iasG ineetin."', has obtained neitiiGSion t-: neet in the KonoGOtr Israel
Teraple, comer ."udd ar.d -^linton ^-.treets, on .jnida:' after/ioon, :.'a3^ £4th# Good
G'^.ieahers liave been nrccured to addrc^in t; e r, etin--.
"Hhe discussion of ''The Spirituril /j-iorica'' by Dr. Trdl 0. hirscL, Dr. ;^. J.
Canfield, and the T.ev. !o.:ard '"c near;-, on .'ednesda^^ evening at ':,]\e Third Uni-
tarion Church, bro'.r;ht toyet! or an Mudience t :t filled every foot of avail-
a.ble space fror. entry to aT.ar rail. '' '"'ere ^leajis in -Jurope, the Te^.v ..'orld
Risiny out of the Sea," v/as the subject sidcussed by Dr. :'irsch.
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The :^e:^orn ..dvcca-^e, ';k. oC ildtII 10, 1891.
The date fcr ol.e La::e3idc children *o ball in roferoncG to v/r.ek of -^^^.Til 3,
p. IIG, hen been changed to Sa^iir^lay, the lot): inrt., a v; ^eh earlier than
firot annconced.
A Cradle soni^, by h::iil Lieblinr, l^as jiu^t beon TJblinhcd by 3. Brainard.-*
3ons, It ir arran,':od ar^ c Piano ::olo, c;lso fcr violin and ];^iano, and is as
dainty a bit of "lelody a-^.d clxar' in^ a lullaby as has been published recently
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The Hefoiri Advocate, '.;]:. of April 3, 1891
An entertrdnnent and ;\op v;ill be ■:lven b:' tr.e Ideal on Viext Tuesday ni^ht.
Prof." Ooldrioji, tr-e prestidir-itateur, v/ill bo one of the attractions, besides .;
which, the election re'.';ms '..ill be announced, -^
Great p3?oparo.tions are bein^: Made for the Children's Ball to take place on
Saturday evoninr:, /-^pril 25th, ^.c he . iven by tlie Lalzerldo Club.
The Calico Ball f;iven at the Standard Club l.vst Saturday niyht v;as a decided
success. Over 150 ccur>les a'^rtoared in calico coctuiies.
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The first I'ungarirjji Cc'An:re,--atioi:, "/v^udath ^".chin," v;ill -i^ro im eni-ertai nrae nt
and ball Simda^ ni^ht, Arril 5 oh, at the Geccr.d P.enment Ar::ioiy, ^cr the
benefit of the Gerieter^- fund. Tl-.e con^^re,:;at.i07. v;as orcanized a fev: years
a<^o 1)-^' a fe:^7 non, to en'^ible tl e:: to have re *ular servicoc according: to the
Hungarian ninhn r ( r i • .ual ) •
"Ihe r.ienbers: ij) increasin:*, a ter^.plo vras piirc]-ic! r,ed tv;o :'e.:-ir3 arc at ::an"ell
St. and :Iev7berry Ave.
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'^^"h.e Heforri .advocate, v;k. or ::arch 27, 1391.
The Lakeside nas^iuerae ball, v;Lich tool: plc.ce lavSt Satxirday eveninc, was the
most GucceGoful ever ^iven by the club. Valuable prizec V7cre av;arded to seven
liienbers for unioue and original costurioG.
The Ideal :111 ':ive a nuGical ontcrtain:.vjnt :-::d ho^ en A^nril 7th.
The Ideal Masquerade ball vjavS a success last 3a"curda:' nicht. Prizes vvore a-
v/arded to '.liss Jennie ITorden, v. ho v;as :i:\s-:ed as ''Schatchen," and to llr. .^.rthur
Alschuler and Jacob Qoldsnith, v\ac a'^r oared a.v polar bears.
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The Heforn Advocate, -;k. Ci ::arch 27, 1891.
/ai72 B:j:::::3^rr ro:: sABEi^ii-scncqi/
At the v:est ChiCQr^'O Club ::cur,e last i:ondQ.i' ever.in:-, 1200 people filled the
hall and enthusiastically a^claii.ied tlie 3ntGrtainj:;ent given for the benefit
of Zion ToLiple Sabbat h-r*chool children. An an^iteur orchestra, under the di-
rection of Mr, J'ranz Wald, skillfully rendered the r.iusic, -nd ^^eneral praise
v.'QS bestovred upon the children for their rendition of the **Ghildren*s Cru-
sade". Cr*edit -jont to hr *. Joseph 3tolz, who trained the 250 pupils of the
Sabbath School,
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Illinois Staats-ZeituDg, Liar. 4, 1879 •
OUR JJl'.TISH CITIZCIIS
It is generally conceded that our Jewish citizens have a v/ell- developed sense
of benevolence, and an exceptional opportunity is provided this weel: to prac-
tice huiuanitarianisin, Jev Friedhofs-Verein Der Faeien Soehne Israels (The
Cemetery Association of the Free Sons of Israel) has arran^^ed a bazaar at
Uhlich's Hall, to provide funds for the cemetery. The splendid arrangement of
the exhibited items in itself makes a visit well vvorta while for anyone enjoy-
ing an artist icall:?" grouped display of valuable articles* A large number of
nice, ambitious young ladies comprise the sales force. At the ver:' entrance
the visitor addicted to smoking is given a chance to spend a quarter for fra-
grant Havanas, displayed by LIrs. Julie Neumann and Miss Rosalie Stein, tv/o ^
very attractive salesladies. Then one approaches the dining room, supervised
by Mesdames Hart, Schv/arz, and Erueckner, and managed so efficiently that even
the most fastidious .vill be able to satisfy his appetite in a most pleasant
manner.
Returning to the hall, one finds an assortment of porcelain, enamel, and
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gliss^^/are in charge of the Misses Carrie Uncer and Dula Hichaelis; next, a
very attractive display of notions, embroider:/', dolls, etc.; this stand is
under the supervision of IMrs. Philipps and LIrs. Hart, assisted by four young
ladies, the Misses Golberg, Heyriann, Fricl:, and Schv/arz. Then comes the post ^
office, v;herQ five young ladies serve as letter carriers: the two Michaelis ^J
girls. Bertha Heller, Sarah Heine, and Sophie Oestreicher. We now approach >ci.
the cand:;' stand v/here most tempting tidbits are served by L!rs. S. H. L^j^ers, p
Ilrs. D. Greenberg, and Miss '2. Isaacs; then, a display of hand-made, luxuri- ^
ous articles which are being sold by Ivlrs. Affenheim, the two Hisses Affenheim §
and Miss Philipps; a large stand v;here embroideries, perfume, etc., are sho^Tn. ^
Among the items is a beautifully woven silk cover, a present of Mr. N. Schwarz g
of New Orleans. Mrs. A. Diamond, ^Irs. Jacob Kuhn, LIrs. S. A. Diamond, and cj!
Miss Anna Nathan preside at this booth. Next, there is a stand with paintings,
perfumes, candies, etc., in charge of Mrs. Abeles, tlrs. A. Costa, and Miss Foster;
then the lottery, v;here an iiimense bowl of fruit attracts instant attention.
Here sewing machines, clocks, easy chairs, v/ine, etc., are raffled off; this
part is located at the west end of the hall-- the realm where Mrs. D. Meyer,
J. Simonds, A. Hlchter, and Mrs. S. Livingston hold swa^r. Next is another lottery
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stand, where young people with an inclination to sook the "i^omised Land^ of
marriage may find everything required — frOiH a double bed to a pin cushion —
and where Mrs. Rosa I.Ieyers, Miss Carrie Elsas, and Miss Bertha are fully pre-
pared to accept orders~if you win.
Of course, no one will pass Rebecca's v;ell, in the center of the hall, where 5
Miss Ii]va Diamond and Miss Mathilde Marks dispense the nectar. -^
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The bazaar is to bo held for the entire week, and undoubtedly a large crowd ^
can be expected. o
Good concert music provides diversion and entertainment. S
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should "begin on Saturday, April g, at U ?• M^ , and that the festivities
should continue on Sunday (Pesach) following, services commencing at 10 A^ M^
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The Jewish Daily Forward t January 10, 1927*
CULTURE CLUB CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF O^TN HOWE.
The Chicago Culture Club or better known in short as C. C, C*, has cele-
brated the opening of its new home in the Lindy Building, 75 '^» Randolph
Street, Saturday night*
The opening was a nice one and successful. A colorful program was carried
through in which participated such renowned artists as Theodore Katz,
violinist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Shuess, the pianist; Alexander
Kipnio, bass of the Chicago Opera Company; the dramatic soprsjio, Mina
Isaleva and other talented performers • Short and brief talks given by
the organizers and main officials of the club, such as Israel Bloom,
president; Louis Schaefer, vice oresident; and I. B. Eury, secretary*
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The Jewish Dailv Fonvr.rd« January. lOt 1927»
This club, org:.nized only a few years ago, has made great progress in
the few years of its existence* It attracted Chicago's Jev;ish and most
prominent intelligence. The club now has over three members and is
starting a campaign for more*
The club devotes most of its time to cultural activities, and every
season e:ives a complete series of lectures on litci^ture, art and science*
This season, the series of lectures will start to night with Henry
Seidel Kanby, one of the greatest authorities on liter: ture in America*
He is the editor of the only liter: ry v/eekly journal in America^ The
Saturday P.eview of Liter ture*
Mr* Kenby will lecture, toi ight, on the subject "Contem:crary American
Criticism*" This club occupies a whole floor beautifully decorrtedt
in the Lindy Building* A fine atmosphere is created the re •
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Chicago Hebrew Institute Observer, 192*^. -^
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ART EXHIBIT OPENS WITH HEGEPTION,
The Second Annual Jewish Art Exhibit opened officially Wednesday evening, "^
March 18, with a reception for specially invited guests sjid for the art-
ists. Over one-hundred- twenty-five peoole /=^athered for the reception.
The program was short but very entertaining and appropriate. Mrs. Sarah
E, G-reco delighted the audience with specially selected folk songs.
Next followed a piano solo by Miss 0. Golnick, Rabbi Zonderling spoke on
"Jewish Art," emphasizing the importance of Jewish Art and supporting the
proposition that there is a specific Jewish Art.
After the program, Russian tea was served from a samovar. Mrs. Eva Grinsburg
is the Chairman of the Art Exhibit, which is being sponsored by the Jewish
Women's Art Club.
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A IIEBR:il.7 CLUB IN CHICAGO
Throucrji the initiative of Dr. Abra^ovitz, T!. I^lotok, and Ben David, a Hebrew
club has been organized in Chicago. The purpose of this club will be to ^
attract young men and women v.tio are able to speak Hebrew and \vho are interested 5
in reviving the Hebrew spoken word. Tlie club v;ill also plan social affairs -c^
for those who are interested in riving their spare time for national, Hebrew p
activities. ^
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The first organization meeting will be held Sunday at the clubrooms of the ^
Adath Bnai Israel, 1552 South 'IMrner Avenue. All young men and women who S
are able to speak Hebrew are requested to come. ^^
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WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
Forward, October 2S, 1322.
At a meeting of the Chicago Workers Culture League, which was held Thursday
evening. The league divided the work systematically into various committees,
The work was divided into the following sections: Literary, dramatic, art
and weekly lectures.
In favor of all memhers of the Workers Culture League it was decided that
the members of the League should have the privilege of attending all under-
takings of the League at half-r-^te. After a financial rer)ort of the Leagxie
was given*by the president, L. Schaffer, it was determined to contribute
$100 to the Literary Dramatic Society from the proceeds of the first a.rt-
evening, which will take place in the Palace Theater. The Literary Dramatic
Society shall receive 1^ of the income from the weekly undertakings as
subsidiaries.
The following were appointed as officer?, and committees: L. Schaffer, pres-
ident;. Y. Halish, financial secretary; J. Seigel, treasurer, A. Pott,
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Forward, Octoljer 28. 1922. WPA (ILL) ?RCj.3027i
recording secretary.
The following were appointed in the Tnusical sketches: Pesovai and Kiss
Halperin.
The dramatic sketches consist of : Dr. Lorher, M. Mason, Yonah Spivak and
Gordon.
The art: Spivak, Pott, Gordon and Mossavitch.
On the committee for weekly lectures are: Hashec, Natkin Kalist, Pesovai
and Seigel.
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Chicago Hebrew Institute Observer. 1923,
PELL niOTJ ARTISTS HAVE V.'OHKS ON 3:aiIBIT
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llany v;ell .nown artists have their -/orks listed in the Art llxhibit Cata-
logue. The artists having works at the ?Jxhibit are: Iiiniil /irmin, l>avid
Bekker, Borris Deutch, Leo Garland, Todros Qeller, V/illiam Jacobs. Grazi*
ella Jacoby, N. Jenkin, Zan D. Klopper, Charles I^aphael Prilik, L. Ruben-
stein, Carl Sacks, William S. :chwart2, Walter Schneiderman, N. P. Stein-
berg, Geo* IV. Weisenburg, Agnds Clark 'Vinkler and Oscar Yampolsky.
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I E Daily Jewish Courier. Jan. 19, 1922.
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A NOTICS TO ALL HEBRAISTS IN CHICAGO
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Comrades, HebraistsI The greatest Jewish spiritual center, which was an inex-
haustible source of spiritual nourishment for the whole Jewish Diaspora, has
been totetlly destroyed by the violence of our Jewish renegades. Our national
Hebrew educational institutions have been forced, through a barbaric decree, to
close their doors* Our Hebrew publications have been confiscated, and the works
of our talented poets and writers are to be fo\md in stables; the immortal work
of our old, and yet eternally young, literature is being destroyed by the Jewish
"Jesuits^** The Jewish spiritual home in Russia has been totedly destroyed.
But in spite of the machinations of the Jewish apostates, the Hebrew literature
and the Hebrew movement live on. Our national poet, H. N. Bialik has founded the
publication Hadavar, which is to serve as a rallying point for the renaissance
of our literature. Even here in America, in the land of our spiritual poverty,
the first faint traces of a Hebrew movement have begun to appear. We, the
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Hebraists of Chicago, are the only ones v;ho sit vjith folded hands and
do nothing, lie are "platonic friends" v;ho soiaetiLies lar.ient our poverty and let
it go at that. It seems to be higii time that a Hebrev; Center was organized in
our city, vjhich could becone a torch of light for our liebrev; raoveiient and all
its branches.
A group of Hebraists in Chicago have undertaken the task. ..t the first meeting
which took place January 7, the liebrew Center was founded. It already has
many membt^rs. The society, "Lovers of liebrew," entered as a unit into the nevj
organization, which, froiii nov; on, will be laiov;n as the Hebrev; Center.
■7e, therefore, appeal to all Hebraists in Chicago: Come to our great organizational
meeting to be held Saturday evening, January 21, in the hall of the Kehilath
Jacob TaliAuc Torah, at Hamlin .^venue ^-.nd lx)uglas Boulevard. Dr. o. j.. Helamed,
Dr. A. Levinson, and -/r. .4.. A^ranot will be the speakers. Come, help us create
a xlebrev; Center in Chicago I
la. A. Brams, president,
A. Katz, secretary.
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Pffica^ Jijne 3. 1921 Vv'PA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
A special meeting will be held by Literary Dramatlo Society, this eveniog
at the hone of S. Zitch 14^0 N. Learitt St.
Two reoitation will be presented: "The Empty Saloon" by Peretz Hirshbeln
and "Professor Branner" by David Plnsky*
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Forward. May 20, 1921
JEWISH
WFA(ILL)?RGj.3(JZ/5-
The Literary and Dramatic Society will give a banquet in honor of Jacob
Ben Ami, who will bid farewell to the Jews of Chicago, at 312k M. 12th Street*
Strictly Jewish entertainment and Jewish atmosphere is promised at this
banquet.
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Chicago Jewish Literory Art Cele'brr>icn
Sholom Asch, the greatest Je\rlsh Author and Pla;;^-^,vright , is coming to
Chicago for the u'^cond time, at the request cf Chicago Jewish intelli^entsisi.
ftie Litcrr>ry Dr-i^matlc Society vriTl present Ash's three one-Act Flays,
Snnda;^'' afternoon, April 10th, at the magnificent Studetakcr Theatre, Wahash
Avenue, tet-een Tan Bureii i Congress Streets,
1 Act
1 Act
1 Act
- T7ith the Current
- a.ir Belief
- Palestine
Sholom Asch nYill Speak Bet\veen the Acts
Tickets Will Be lor Sale In A Few 'Dsrs
(Adv. )
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WPA (ILL) PROi. 30276
Forward, December 27. 1320.
The Literary and Dramatic Society starts a campaign for writers, who are
• facing starvation in Europe.
The Society gives a Theater "benefit for this purpose at the Princess Theater.
"Anna" a drama hy Alshemsky, Sunday, Januaiy S^^*^^ P. M,
. "a* -^.'i,^.^ ^.,../ !i .."'
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Forward, December 7, 1920«
••Humor and Satire Circle'' organized.
A group of writers and Jewish intellects have recently convened and organized
a ••Humor and Satire Circle," with the intention of publishing, in Chicago, a
literary-humoristic weekly.
At nine this evening, all the members of the circle will meet at Gold's res-
taurant, Roosevelt Rd. and Halsted St. where further discussions will be made
concerning the materialization of the plans.
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WFA (ILL) PROJ JG27S
Forward, January 2, 1920.
The Literary and Drajnatic Society will meet tonight. All memhers are
requested to "be present. A recommendation for the uniting with the Social*
ist Choir Verein will he discussed. H. K. Marmor will introduce the impor-
tance of uniting.
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Daily Jewish Courier > Aug. 8, 1919*
FROM cm mSiS: TEE FREE THCUGHT CLUB
The Free Thought Club meets every Saturday from three until five in the after-
noon at 1412 V/est Twelfth Street, at the home of C. Levin. The club is now
beginning the study of a new book, Heaven and Earth by Philip Kranz, Non-
members may attend and participate in the debates and discussions.
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WPA (;LL;PR(]J.3027o
Forward, J^ily 20, I919.
"In the Clouds."
(An Anthology)
Published "by "Youn^ Authors Society," Chicago,
obtainable a-t all book stores.
Anno-oncenent: The "Ycunf:" is the name of a magazine which will appear, in
September, published by the Young Authors Society with the participation of
Chicago writers and many from outside the city.
For information, write to Sec'y Schneider, I535 S. California Ave.
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Chicago Hebrew Institute January 1918 <>,
Observer t^.
The YIDDISH LITERARY AND DRAiViATIC SOCIETY, which is to the Yiddish speaking
audience of our Conmunity what the Player's Club is to the English speaking \
element, has made excellent progress during the past year« I am very happy \
to announce that that organization is now a regular department of the In-
stitute and serves a purpose -wJiich will be very hard to replace* In their
usual custom, besides giving their plays on the first Sunday Night of each
month, they invite a Yiddish poet and dramatist of international fame as their
guest to speak to the audience. Among them were David Pinsky, Perez Hershbein.
The following are few of the plays presented and their Authors:
Plays Authors
"His First Client Kosner
"Servants of The House" — ~— — -Sholom Alecham
"Sisters and Brothers" ——-.——Mark Orenstein
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Chicago Hetrew Institute January I9IS ^
Ol^server
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"Parents and Children" Sholom Alecham ^^
"The Promise" Perez Hirschhein
Lectures
Subjects Lectures
"The Jewish Drama" «• ; — "by H. Rosenblatt
"Jewish Literature in America" —by Mnaham
"The Jewish Workers Impression of Jewish Literature" by S. Asch
"Palestine and the Jews" — by Sholom Asch
"Children of Israel" by Perez Hirschbein
The organization contributes its services to any educational or merited civic
undertaking. Thus they have cooperated with the Jewish War Sufferers Pund,
the Maccabee Schools and the Jewish Singing Society. The department is wholly
self-supporting and in fact pays a small fee to cover electric lights, wear
and tear for the use of the hall when other entertainments are given. The bal-
ance of the income covers their other expenses.
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The Jewish Literary Society of Zion Terrole has nnderta^cen the first serious-j
attempt to "bring to the public a. prograjn of distinctive Jewish music, found-o.
ed upon traditiohal Hehrew melodies "by the musician, composer and lieder- *^
singer, Solomon Goluh.
The recital will t,ake place November I7, at Zion Temple, Mr, Goluh's work
has received high praise from recognized musical 8?athorities,
The program will consist largely of Mr. G-olub's own compositions.
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JS7;i3H EDUCATIONAL ^Li;iNC3
At the last regular meetirif- of the iilliance, Sunday, May 6, the North West
Musical Club joined the Jewish Educational .alliance and vjill now be called
the Jewish Educational Alliance Musical Club. Meetings will be held every
Sunday afternoon, and rehearsals on Ivonday and Thursday evenings. The
Northwestern Dramatic joined the iilliance also.
More information about the activities can be had at all times in the office
of the Alliance.
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JE.;iSK LIi^RART CLUB GRaiNIZBD
More than thiirby Jewish journalists and leaders of the Jewish intel-
ligentsia assembled yesterday in the Hebrew Institute to discuss the
necessity of establishing a social center in Chicago for those inter-
ested in Jewish literature.
The following were elected as teiTiporary officers: Leon Zolotkoff, Z. B.
Komako, and Kasier, on the art comnittee. A special comrnittee, appointed
to work out plans for the organizition is made up as follows: Judge
Philip Bregstone, John Spivak, J. Siegal, S. B. Llaksiman, and B. J. Shapiro.
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The Reform Advocate > Vol. 5I, Wlc. of ^eli. I9, I916. p.Uy.
Yiddish writers and friends of Yiddish literature of Chicago held a
meeting in the Ashland Cluh House, February I6, and organized a Yiddish
• Press Club for social purooses.
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The Sentinels Volumes Zl^ZZ; V/eek of January Zd^ 1916, Page ZZ%
The Yiddish writers of Chioago have formed an assooiationt whose edm is the /^
furthering of public interest in Yiddish literature* Among the members K^
are:- Leon Zolothoff, Jewish Courier # J« B« Loebner, Jewish Record « S. B» -^
KomaikOf Jewish Daily News of New York, S. Oreenblau, Jewish Press ^ M.
Backall, VorwaertSt K. Marmor, Per Kunst Freund, D# Aberson, Unser Leben#
Morris Siskind, Jewish Labor World. William Zuokeman, Vorwaerts of New York,
J. Spivack, Jewish Record and L« Talmy, Unser Yirort#
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Daily Jewish Gourier, Nov. 13 > 1914- •
LITERARY AND ART SOCIETY ORGANIZED IN CHICAGO.
Within the last few weeks a Jewish Literary and Art Society has been
founded in Jhicago^ which has undertaken the task of organizing stnd
uniting all the Jewish national progressive elements willing to devote
their time to developing and distributing Jewish literature^ music and
drama* It is hoped to enlist every one who has the revival of the
Jewish national spirit at hearty and who would like to help strengthen
and support the Jewish spirit •
This sociaty is divided into three divisions! a literary , a dramatic,
and a musical, and each individual may render his or her support to
any one or all of these dividions*
The literary division will devote its efforts to the popularizing and
support of Jewish literature; the dramatic section, to staging the best
dramas #
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The Sentinel, Volumes 13-14; Week of February 27, 1914. Page 13»
The Herzl Literary Club, has recently affiliated itself with the Knights
of Zion* This orgsuiization is oomposed of young men, who contemplate giving
lectures and entertainments for propaganda work and social welfare*
The officers of the club ea*e:<- Jacob Jacobsen, chairmani Joe Gross, vice-
chairman; Louis Lavender, recording secretary; Frank Kennon, financial
secretary; and A* J* Block, treasurer*
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Chicago Helsrew Institute Ot server. February I91U .
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organizations that has in no way permitted the warm T^e.^ther to interfere Tirith
its work* The meetings have been well attended, and the "business has "been
conducted in a spirited manner. It has "been said that when a group of people
"become of one opinion, mental stagriation results. Surely, this Club is in no
danger of such a prospect, as the members seem to be alive to each situation
and interesting ideas are always forthcoming. One would almost be led to think
that thirJcir^ in Yiddish is conducive to sharp wits, for the meetings are con-
ducted entirely in this tongue.
Try-outs are now being held in order to select the caste for "Eie Misch-
poche", by Humberg. This is a very intense Yiddish draaa; one that appeals to
the lover of the best in Yiddish Dramatic Art.
The selection of such a play certainly gives weight to one of the princi-
pal objbcts of the Club, namely, the elevation of the Yiddish stage, which lias
been on the decline since the death of Jacob &ordon# nith such an aggressive
Literary and Dramatic Club, these performances are among the most well-attended
of those given by Institute organizations.
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(ftleage Hebrew Instlttit* Obterrer, Beeeaiber, 1913*
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On Jantiary lOth^ 191^f the Progresslre Literary and Dramatic Club of the ^
Chi cage Hebrew Institute will celebrate Its fifth annlTersary* !Che Club was
organised fire years ago by a few Inmlgrant Jewish young men and women of this
city* It Is a self-supporting organisation* which has recelwed no support er
assistance whatever from any outside sources*
Xhe Pregresslre Literary and Dramatic Club Is the result of that general
awakening of art feeling, and lore of art pleasure that has penetrated the souls
of our modem Bus slaa- Jewish youth* It Is the resxilt of that wave of protest
against the modem Tlddlsh Theatre^ which Is at the present time controlled by a
few lucre-hux^ry Individuals who produce such plays as appeal to the baseness
and vulgarity of the mob and satisfy the appetite of the populace* fhls con-
viction tends Inevitably to lower the standard of Tlddlsh dramatic literature In
this country*
She members of the Progressive Literary and Dramatic Club realise and are
fighting for the recognition of the distinction between popular amusement and
drama* In this connection It Is Important to quote the opinion of the greatest
art critic the world has ever produced: John Baskln* ""^ll art which has for
Its puxpose to amuse, and purposes amusement to Its end, must be of an Inferior
/*.
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charaoter, and is usually more harmful than ^:oocU"
The youns raen and v/omen of the Progresoive Literary p>nd Dramatic
Club advocate the freedom of modern Yiddish dramatist of portray all aspects
of life, the freedom of phrase and style, and of all dramaturgic teohnioue
that makes for artistic drama, ?nd in accordance v/ith these views and aims
they have produced plays that constitute the acme of modern Yiddish drama*
T/ithin the last few years they have produced such plays as God, yjxn and Devil«
by JDCob Gardin; V^ith The Current, by Sholem Asch; a dramati.'rt ^vhose plays
have been translated from the Yiddish and played in the Royal Theater at
Berlin; Hear, 0 Israel, by Osip Oivov; The Sisters, by J. L. Peretz, The
Brothers, by Abraham Reizin, and The Doctor, by Sholem Aleichem, the Mark
T\,7ain of modern Judea; German literature occasionally, and, at different
interval-^, the Progresr.ive Liter'^ry and Drr-.matic Club has arranged litercjry
eveninf-s, v;hen readings of the g-eatest Yiddish poets have been rdven by
the most talented of its members •
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In 1911 and 1912, the Progressive. Literary and Drametic Club arranged
a series of discussions of the modern drama and ';uestions of dramaturgic
techni'-'Ue and construction v/ere intelligently discussed. The educational
V'.lue of these discussions cannot be overestimated. This season the follov/-
ing plays v/ill be produced: Hear, 0 Israel, by Osip Dimov; People, by Sholem
Aleichem; The Sternal Sonp;, by Iviark Orenstein. "Jith even more enthusiasm,
the future v/ork is being planned. Next season the Club v/ill present Ibsen,
Hauptman, Suderman, and Schnitzer, in Yiddish Translations.
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Daily Jewish Courier^ Sept. 30, 1913 •
Dear Sditort
* Kindly publish in your v/orthy newspaper the following report on
the !• L. Peretz Literature Verein, branch of the A. N. A, F. No. 77s
This branch meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each nonth. The meetings
are mostly devoted to debates of every nature, lectures on all subjects,
recitations and discussions. The purpose of the meeting is, in general,
to develop the literary aesthetics of the members. This branch also has
a library in which there are 250 books by different authors to suit the
individual tastes of the readers. 7/inter is now setting in, with its long
nights in which we can transact activities. iVe urge those who are
nationalist ically inclined to become members of our branch and support
us in our important work.
Trusting that you will publish this report. I remain,
Respectfully yours,
Molly Ginsburg, secretary*
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Daily Jev/ish Courier > Jon. 31, 1913.
JE^nSK
/r^iii; isvn/ji SHOIL-Jtc ssfa'f-i aTiH^
On Stinday, Febriiary 2, it v/ill be thirty years since the Ilevrah Shohare Sefath
Aver (Tlie Society of the Revivers of the Hebrew Language) organized itself in
Chicaco. Thirty years have elapsed since a snail croup of intellectuals laid
the cornerstone of a Jewish cultural center in Chicago v/here young Jev/ish men
and women who love the Hebrew language can meet and plan ways of spreading the
language among the great masses of the Jev/ish people. Thirty years have passed P=
since a foundation was laid for this Jexrtsh institution whose task it is to ^
disseminate Jev/ish culture and sciehce among the Jev/ish people. In the past ^
thirty years the Jev/ish people have passed through many vicissitudes. Various £^
advocates of various dogmas have appeared on the scene—but there remains no ^]
mejdory of them
ilnyone v/ho has his finger on the pulse of the Jev/ish people knoxvs v/hat the other
so-called cultural centers have accomplished. They have aroused confusion in
the minds of those intellectuals v/ho change their ideals and attitudes as quickly
as dust clianges into a storm. Tliey have created spiritual cliques which have
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seduced the Jewish worker from his race and from his faith, and have laade him
a victim of nihilism*
The Kevrah Shohare Sefath Aver, however, well understands that, in order to
develop a high morale in a people, the child must receive the proper cultural
food« The Hevrah can, therefore, point proudly to the healthy children which
it has reared. The followers of other organizations, however, have remained
foreign to the Jewish people and foreign to themselves, while we meet former
members of the Kevrah Shohare Sefath Aver in all v/alks of life. They have come
to be our present social workers; they take an active part in everything per-
taining to Judaism.
No one can doubt the fact that every Chicago Jew, who considers the Hebrew
language sacred and who knows that in order to preserve the Jewish nation he
must first of all preserve the Hebrew language, will come and greet the
Hevrah Shohare Sefath Aver on their thirtieth anniversary.
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^-, Daily Jewish Courier, October 9> 1912.
HEBRE7/ SPEAKING SOCIETY.
We announce to the Chicago Jewry that the library is already open
to the public. The reading hours Eire from 7 to 11 daily and from
7 to 4 on Saturday and Sunday^ The public is invited to visit the
Library (of the Hebrew Speaking Society).
Services will also be conducted by a quorum of worshippers on
Saturday*
Lectures on Jewish literature and history will be held every Friday
evening.
Respectfully,
M. Sider, president.
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Courier, U-7-10
A EelDrew Literar:,'- meeting v-'ill "be held Saturday 3:00 P.M. at the Jewish
Settlement, cor. Clinton and Jord Streets. ^!r. J. vTold will STjeak on Mos'es
Leb Lilienbloom. A. Cohn of Minneapolis vdll ?peal^ on Solfimoa Rubin. All
Fho understand Hebre\^ are invited to come.
H. Eobitz, Secretary.
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Courier, May 2, I909.
FEai ^EK TO WSr-K.
THE YEKOASH LITEBAHY OEOUP.
The Yehoash Literar;y" Group, who undertook to have a part, or if possible, the
complete works of Yehoash translated into English, elected officers. T?iey are:
Dr. David Blaustein, chairman; Leon Zolotkoff, vice- chairmen; B, Hunritz, sec-
retary and treasurer. S. B. Koiripiko, Harry Lii^sky, Vs^ Shulman, pud Israel
Reizhum, are in the active committee. The ner'ly electerl officers undertook to
lead the cpjnpaign to a successful finish. A sum of money b?s "been invested al-
ready for the translations of <^.ome of Yahoash's poetry. Some of his poetry ?7ill
soon he published in different Enfdish maf^azines and ne^"S"opr)ers. Those who pre
anxious to see Yehoash* s works trnislated into En,p:lish, have heen hi/^:hly elated
"by the announcement. They are confident that the ^^reat Jevish poet who is he-
loved amongst Jews, will also he acclaimed in English literar;^'- circles.
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TILH Hl^BRj^Z-SPILyrmiG GROUP IS HI A "COliA''
In our land of national r eavjakeninc , Palestine, the comiiion laborers, as v;ell
as the intellectuals, speal: liebrev; at all tines# In that country even the
birds sine tiieir prayers in Iiebrev.% This condition does not exist in our
liebrevz-speakinc group in Chicago. The g2X)up is obviously in a "coma" — not
because of any financial difficulties but sinply because our nembers do not
attend the neetings. 'jliile the Hebrev; language is gaining ground in Palestine,
it is getting \;eaker and v/eaker here.
O
Eriends who have just arrived here frox:i the old countryl itoericanized J"ev/sl ^
Students and workers and all i/ho love the Hebrev: language— help us reorganize
our group. The IIebrev/-s peaking group must exist, and the vzork of the devel- ^
opment of our Hebrew lan^^age and literature /mist continue/.
Reiaember that the Hebrew language is being revived now, and that our Hebrew
group must be revived along v/ith it J Forget that you are living in IDxile, and
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think about our freedom and our national lanGua^eJ Cone, help us revive the
Ilebrevj-speakinc group!
V/ith Eebrev; greetings,
Yehoshua Seligrnan, secretary, ^,
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The Courier. November 22, 1907.
_ LITERATURE EVENING OP HEBREk'tr.
The Agudath Ivrlth# (Hebrew Literary Society) t is an organization for the
purpose of spreading the study of the Hebrew language • The organization has
club rooms at 332 W# 12th Street* Room ffZlf where one may find many current
Hebrew Newspapers and Journals*
Every day from 3 to 7 ?• M«, the Hebrew language is being taught to the small
Jewish children in acoordcmce with the latest methods* There is also going
to be a Hebrew class for adultSt for which we are accepting applications
now every evening*
This Saturday evening* the 23rd of November t we are having at the club a
special literary evening* Ur« Haftt will recite and read a few compositions
of some noted Jewish Hebrew writers* After this free debates will be in
order •
Respectfully,
I*J* Seligman
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THE DAILY JEV/ISH COURIER, October 23, 1908
VVPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
"Ben-ishiah" In Chicago
Mr* David Greenberg, the well known Jewish poet, who writes under the
name of "Ben-ishiaht " yesterday arrived to ChicagOf in order to celebrate
the 50th Jubilee of Mr. Aaron Hellert which will take place tomorrow
evening at the Hull House*
Mr* Aaron Heller, who is celebrating the 50th anniversary t has attained
recognition through his poetry* Those who read his work derived a
great deal of pleasure* At the celebration a capacity crowd of business
people is awaited, among whom Mr* Heller has made a name for himself,
as well as all friends of Jewish literature*
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Courier, Octo'ber U, igOJ.
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New Series of Lectures Started by Hebrew Literary Society Tonight*
The new series of lectures of the Hebrew Literary Society, of this winter sea-
son, starts tonight with a lecture on "Americanism and Zionism," by Leon Zolot-
koff , editor of the Daily Jewish Courier, and known throughout the country as
one of the most brilliant Jewish speakers in the world today.
The following will lecture on successive Fridays: Rabbi Stolz, Rabbi Fisher,
Dr. Yudelson, Rabbi Israelson, Rev, Budjinsky, Mr. Harris Horwltz and Mr, Max
Schulman,
Everyone Interested is Invited to attend regular Friday night, evening meet-
ings. The Sabbath School of the Hebrew Literary Society will open next Sat-
urday. Your children may still be enrolled. Do so now.
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The Beform Advocate,Vol.21,Wk.of May lt,1901, P.36g.
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In lgS9 the Hebrew Literary Association of Chicago, a society organized ^
by a niimber of Hassian Jewish reformers in the interest of the Hebrew language '\
and literature, made an attempt to publish a monthly magazine in Hebrew. !Pwo ^
issues appeared under the name of "Keren Or" (Hay of Light). These numbers
contained articles written by Dr. Pelsenthal, Mr. Peretz Wiemik, and H. ^^
Eliassof • But it seems that no Hebrew paper can exist for any length of time ;^
in this country, and it was discontinued. /"^
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'JSTTISH
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The Washington Literary Society was organized in Chicago in the year
-1260, and was the first Jewish social organization in the State of Illinois.
•It catered mostly to the social side of its members, but it took great pride
in its literary debates and dramatic performances* Among its members were §
Mr. Emanuel Mandel, Mr. Adolph Shire » Mr^ Jacob Metzler, Mr. Louis Rosenthal,
Mr. Louis Oberndorf, Mr. Jacob Katz, Mr. Max Polachek, and Mr. Jacob D. Cahn.
-It had a very prosperous existence for a number of years* Then the majority
of its members entered the state of matrimoriy and lost interest in the society,
which died a natural death. Following is a list of the officers who served in
1S66*
J. Greenhood, President; Mr. Kewberger, Vice-President; Jacob L. Cahn,
Seci^etary; J. Kahn, Treasurer; and J. Katz, Librarian. ;
From this list it appears that the society also maintained a library, I
the nature of which we are unable to state. |
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The Reforrg Advocatet V7k. of Nov* 11, 1893. p.208, 'ifi
The two Russian societies, Sopho Berwiah ana Dorshai Safruth, have united
under the name of Sochrai Sfath Ever* The new organization is a strong one and
will accomplish much good in its main object, the instruction of the young in
Jewish history* The rooms, at 63 Judd street, are open daily to all, until 10
o* clock at night.
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The Reform Advocate > Wk« of Nov. 4, 1893t
/K)NOR MSMORY OP ZEDERBAUM/
The Sopho Berurah and Dorshai Safros, two literary societies of this city,
composed mainly of intelligent young Russian Jews, held a joint meeting last
Sunday evening, to do honor to the memory of the late Ur« Sederbaum, editor
of the Hamelitz*
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The Hefcrm Advocate, Nov« 14, 1891«
/organize NS/ SCCIETY^
In sjiswer tc the call itisued by Dr. Moses for the forrae.ticn of a society for
the study of Jewish -^^istcry end Literpture, a number cf ladies ond t:*entlemen
liiet last v/eek in the vestry room of K» A» !'• Temple and icrined a te.ipcrary
organization, with lir. Israel as chairiaan.
The society r.as adopted the naiae cf •^The K« A. !'• }(nov/ledf-e Seekers,** its ob-
ject, religious and literary culture btA the establish: ent and maintenance
cf a library. The merribership is net iiiuited tc Hiejubers cf the K. A. ]'• ccn-
{^rejation. Applications r.ust be signed by two i..eiabers cf the society, and
are then passed upon by the Executive Corjiittee.
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The Reform Advocate. Wk. of Sept. 26, 1891.
JEWISH
^W UBRARY ESTABLISHBlT'
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The Lasker Literary Society has established a library of the best class of ^
books and magazines* Additions in all lines of literature arp being con- \
stantly made to it* As soon as the society secures permanent quarters^
the library will be open to the public on the regular meeting days#
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The Refona Advocate, Wk# of June 19, 1B91#
JEWISH
^ITERARY SOCIETIES IN DEBATE/
The Lasker Literary Society will hold its next regular meeting at Lincoln
Hall, 68 £• Adams St*, Sunday, June 21« One of the principal features of
the program will be a Joint debate with the Cremieux Literary Society* The
subject to be discussed is ^Whether success is due more to perseverance than
to genius#^ The Lasker representatives will maintain the affirmative cause,
while the negative will fall to the lot of the Cremieux*
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/hliSKER 30CISTY PRO'lRiUvT'
The Lasker Literary Society will hold its next regular iueetin- on Sunde.y
afternoon s.t ^ib-rty Hall, 70 Adaip.s Street. The following pro-rajn will
delivered:
Criticism H. Jelonak
PiBiio Solo i-Iiss T. Stifel
Essay -ax Senuels
Postponed Debate Affirmative, : oses Sej.uels
:Jef,ative, Leo !!• Stern
Essay — -j^jiton Pollak
Vocal Solo — • ^I'iss B. Johnson
Leiker Review Editor
Sketch of V/asliincton Irvinr; - Simon Vehon
Readin*? -Henry Auberbach
Reading of ::o.] Jet, Act I Scene 5
Ho^ulet r.iss H. Bx
Ghost Oscar Lowenthal
I'arcellus - ^^enry Auberbach
Horatio — ".dss J« Lewin
Critic of Reading Ki^s T. Starr
1 ^^ Qnr"{-f:'t-ions ~- •"*" All l»-embers
sitors are welcome ^^uc-c-xicub
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^RK.JEUX LITBR.'LRY bCClETY WIIJS DEBATjT'
The Cremieux Literary Society defeated the Cciumbia Literary Society in their
match debate, Sunday, I.. ay oBd» The papers of kisses Rose Stern and Nellie
Kohn, were excellent end rore hi-^hly appreciated. The next debate will be be
tween the Creiuieux 9nd Lftsker Literary Societies, Sunday, June 21st, at \7ash-
ington Hall. The Cremieux v/ill hold its re^:;ular me^tinj Sunday afternccn, o.t
Eraerscn Mall*
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The ":efQi?: .jivocato, ':ai"* :7/ , 1891.
Tlie Lasker Literary Society, :'ill held its noxt regular neetiny at Hsy^iarket
Hall, Sunday, !:arch n9th, v;hen tke :'!: llovdny prorram '..111 be ; rccented:
Criticiar:: - - ::r, Cincn Vehcn
Vocal solo - I'iss ^'ello J"chnccn
P.eauinr; - - - V::*. Iienr^' Jeloi:.:;}:
EsGay - - - - yr. Ai.ton Pollak
liano duet - kiss k. ■."itko'.7G-:y - kiss T. .-:tiofol
Debate kecolved: That Caenar v/aG a c>^es.ter states-
nan thcvn [^erxSTcilm
AffiiMative - yis^: II. Cinon, kr. J.G. Grossberr;
keyativc - I.ir. H. Auberach, kr. kcses Samuels
Pteadinc fror.i kiunlet, Act I Scene 3,
Ot)helia - - kiss k. Suierel
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Laertes - - :.:r. "^oses Sanuols
Polonius - I.'r* Harry V;olf
Laslcer :Aevier7 - L. :'.. otorn
Ouo tat ions - - -
All nembers, all visitors v/elcaie^
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The Hefor!! ildvocnte, -;>. of ::ar. 20, 1C91.
The Crenieux Literar:^ Society, v;ill hold its refulcr r.^etiiic at lirierson Hall,
45 Z. Randolph Street, Siniday, ::arch :32nd, at 3 o'cloc::. An interesting pro-
gra::, both literary and ;.ur>ical, is rrcnined,
?repai*ations are heinf: nade fcr t'-.e annunl rrorionade ci ncort and hep of the
Cremieux hiterarp ::>cGiotp, ?rofesr,or A. hcsenbech-or mid Ms orchestra of
thirop piecen, -;ill furnirh the rxx^ic and a professional sin^^er has alco been
en,^aned for the occasion. The affair v;ill take place at the horth Side
Turner Tall, Jaturday evenin':, ..j^ril 4th.
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The Ocoldent. Sept 61111)6 r 10, 1866.
IIHITED ORDER OP HONOR.
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Th6 Honor B« J« Dayld, Deputy Supreme President • organized Occidental Lodge c^,
Monday Eveningt SeptemlDer 6 inst» in St* Georges Hall 162 E» Madison Street^ x^
with a large Charter membership» composed of many of the most learned pro-
fessional and able business men in our oity«
After the election and installation of officers and appropriate speeches had
been made by the various members* the Honor B« J* David replied,
"Officers and members, it affords me great pleasure to see so much enthusi-
asm in my midst, which demonstrates to me that you are well pleased with the
noble princiT5les of this Order* On April 26^ 1881, the first lodge was or-
ganized, and now its usefulness has reached nearly every State in the Union*
(Tellow-Pever districts excepted.) It is universally accepted by the most
competent Judges to be one of the most refined, useful inexpensive and pro-
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gressivd sooiaties in existenoet and endorsed by our best class of citizens^
Its objects are literaryt social and mutual aidt c^d gives its members the ^
kind of protection they require* because it pays llfOOOf iBfOOO* or fS^OOOt
the full amountf to its members first should they become permanently dis* ^
abled by accident or disease by which they can enjoy it while livingt or <>*
second when they attain the age of serenty five years t or third at the
death of a membert the amount goes to their will and this endowment is paid
within thirty days rf'ter being notified of such.
"I trust that you will ever bear in mind that charity is one of the noble
principles of this order* and that you will never be guilty of withholding
the hand of charity from any deserving member."
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The Jewish Slavonic citizens of Chicago met on Sunday last at 569 Canal St., '%
for the purpose of organizing more fully their society, entitled ^
"Developers of Hebrew Literature." Among the more notable persons present
who addressed the meeting were:- Mr. A. Paradise, Dr« Albert Kadi son, H.
Eliasof, Dr. B. Felsenthal, Rabbi T. G. Lesser, Rabbi Abraham A. Alperstein,
Elieser Anixter and others. With other citizens who were present were:-
Mr. E. Rubovits, P. Kiss and Julius Silversmith, editor of the Cccident*
After calling the meeting to order, Mr* Paradise welcomed the invited guests
to whom he explained the object of the meeting. He stated that the society
had been formed to give the young element an opportunity of improving their
time for purpose of education, and social position; that the society had
already a nucleus* of some five-hundred Hebrew volumes, ten newspapers and were
now endeavoring to raise suf-Ticient means to enlarge this library.
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Dr« Kadison then made a stirring appeal to his countrymen to aid the society
in their venture for the improvement of the Slavonic Jews in Chicago* In his
endeavor to scientifically show that only through atomism were societies formed,
he stated in brief that the object of the association was the education of
its copatriots, that every Sunday evening there would be a business meeting,
other evenings during the week would be devoted to the reading of pepers and
the delivery of lectures, and at stated meetings instructions in. Hebrew would
be given; thirdly general dissertations upon science would be held. Dr«
Felsenthal followed with an able address in which he strenously advocated
the furtherance of this project, and was vociferously applauded.
After Dr« Felsenthal, Mr. Eliasof, delivered a lengthy Hebrew essay from
manuscript, upon the progress made by the Jevfs throughout the Unites States;
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he elucidated the necessity existing for their banding toeiether for the
purpose of preserving the liter^^ture of their ancestors; he stated that
this country offers the grandest field for the development of a pure JudeisTn,
consistent with the duties of American citizenship. The essay v/as listened
to with marked attention throughout, and warmly applauded.
Next followed the Rahbis of the orthodox con^req^/^tions, who addressed their
comtrymen intheir own vernacular. During en interim a subscription list
was circulated, and one hundred dollars were contributed by the audience,
a transcript of which will hereafter appear in these columns*
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Jevjjsh Adve-nce, November 22, 1.^7 -•
Chicago Sketches, by Ben Adam. Y. !!. H. A.
About two years ago, a verj^ warm and enthusiastic agitation for literary
societies commenced to stir up the young men of the North Side, and they at
once organized a society/ under the name of Y, M, H, A. The success and pros-
perity which they enjoyed in the first da^^^s of their existence, prompted some
yoimg people of the West Side to do likewise, and the Zion Lit. ""became aji
established fact," and a short tim*e aftervard the Sinai and Progress, on the
South Side, were organized, aaid they were followed by the members of the
Stajidard Club, who instituted at their establishment the "alira mater of fash-
ion, aji extraordinary chair of literature and debate, and called the sajne
"Literary Society."
Por about a year these Literaries were all the rage with the young folks,
they became absorbing topics of the day, but, alas, this did not last very
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long. The warm feelings for elevation sjid cultivation of the mind relaxed,
STi"bsided, ajid at last passed away like a cloud. The Y. M. H. A. v^^as the first
to give UT) its ghost, and on last Wednesday the Sinai Lit. followed them
into the ouiet waters of the Lethe.
At present we have here only three Literary Societies, the Zion on the West
a^d the Standard and Progress on the South Side, and according to my judge-
ment, the Zion alone stpjids today developed as an organization in full
strength of a promising and useful existence.
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(Eesolution by Sinai Literary Society)
"We are thankfxil to the Standard Club for the use of their elegant
library, which has been granted us* IThey have a valuable selection of English
and German similar journals*"
II. CONTRIBUTIONS
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B. Avocational and Intellectiial
1. Aesthetic
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Dally Jewish Forward. Apr* 30, 1931 •
HEBRAISTS VERSUS YIDDISHISTS
It Is an accepted fact that no matter where or when a group of Hebrew and
Yiddish Journalist 3 meet a clash will follov/ sooner or later about the Ian-
guage problem* A perpetual conflict has been going on between Hebrew and :J
Yiddish wrlters*^ The conference recently called by the Peretz Earband was ^r^
not an exception ^o an usual Hebrew-Yiddish meetiii^/; and the reason why p
it did not last long was that the Hebrew Jouimallsts were not represented
proportionately*
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Why should we deceive ourselves? We know that both Hebrew and Yiddish are
**dying**— that both are in a **deplorable condition*** Both languages are on
the threshold of being destroyed in their struggle with the big and powerful
living languages of modem civilization* The future of neither is secure:
both hang from a bximing thread; but instead of co-operating and helping each
othert they are fighting against each other* I think it will be the greatest
misfortune for the Hebrew language if Yiddish were to become dead— and vice
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versa# The Yiddish language is still the bi5^:est prop of the Hebrev; language*
In the coiintries where Jev;s to not speak Yiddish there are no Hebrew-speaking
persons — v;ith the exception of a fev/ scholars who studied Hebrew much in the
same manner as some study Sanskrit, Latin, Oreek, or any other dead language*
The Jewish Heder /Old World type of Hebrew schoolT' has nourished the Hebrew
and Yiddish languages throughout the ages. Should we close the Heder, it will
mark the end of Hebrev/ and Yiddish — at least in the so-called 3xile countries.
If the Yiddish language disappears frcm the face of the earth so will the
Hebrew language. Those Hebrew fanatics vxho bitterly attack the Yiddish lan-
guage are not even aware of the fact that they are attacking themselves. These
people are not only attempting to commit homicide but also suicide* The same
misfortune would happen to the Yiddish language should the Hebrew lan^^uar-^e f
disappear* ^^
Viithout Hebrev; — without the Hebraic elements and expressions v:hich are found
in Yiddish — the Yiddish language v/ould i^radually become a Germanic dialect*
By losing its Hebraic peculiarities and content, the Yiddish language would
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in tirae a^:ain become part of the German languaf^e. The Hebrev; elements
molded and shaped Yiddish and made it a rich and juicy language; they pre-
vented it from degenerating — from good Yiddish into bad German. V.e all re-
member very v/ell the peculiar Yiddish used thirty years ago in ]3urope and in
ximerica v;hen it was more customary to v/rite in German-Yiddish than in Ilebrev/-
Yiddish. .Is matters stand nov;, Yiddisn needs Hebrew no less than Hebrew needs
Yiddish. This controversy is very harmful for both groups since they will
only lose their energy and their strength — and gain nothing.
Both language c^roups have very y;holesome and very important arguments to
advance^ V/e must, therefore, say that each group is ri^:ht according to its
point of view. The Yiddishists are most certainly right v/hen they argue that
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Yiddish is the living language of a living nation. This is the best and the ^
strongest argument. 7/e all lilde the Yiddish language. It is very natural far
us to like it — v;ithout giving explanations — because it is lii^e a mother's love
for her children. Yiddish is our native tongue. V/e were reared in it; we
learned hov; to think and express our eraotions, ideas, and ideals in ito
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Daily Jewish Fonvard, Apr. 30, 1931.
It appears to me at times PLither preposterous that some of our theorists,
educators, and philosophers should seek to convince us that Yiddish has
^♦historical rir:',hts** because several prayer books v/ere written in the vernacu-
lar, or because a Purim play v/as perforrred several hundred years ago in Yiddish.
Yiddish does not need such historical rights to justify its existence. It is
here, and it is alive; that is the best proof of its importance.
Hov;ever, the Hebraists also have claims v;hich aualify Hebrew as the cradle -
language of the Jev/ish nation. Tlie Jews have created cultural treasures in [
Plebrew which have been, and still are, of universal significance. Hebrew has ?
accompanied the Jev/ish race for over three thousand years. During their long
wanderings the Jev/s have used and discarded various languages of various
countries, but Kebrew^ always stayed with them. It was their literary and
religious language — not their "weekday** tongue.
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In Hebrew we find the literary treasures which the Jewish race has created
during its long Sxile. 3ven the literature of some of the foreign groups was
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created by the Hebrews: for example, the Persian and Arabic literatures ♦
Although very little remains of these literatures, their is still evidence
of the priceless contributions of the Jews to the literary world. Had the
Guide to the Perplexed > a work written in Arabic by the greatest of all
Hebrew scholars ^^^loses Maiiaonides/, not been translated into Hebrew, it
probably would have been lost together with many other great works like
The Fountain of Life, written by the world-famous poet and thinker, Solomon
Ibn (iabiroL
Yiddish does not need any historical rights because it is alive. Hebrev/
has enormous historical rights which cannot be ignored or slighted. In con-
clusion— both parties are justified in their claijas.
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Attorney Philip P. Bregstone has writuen a novel in Yiddish, entitled
In the Storm of Life» The story concerns Jewish life in -f^erioa*
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The xHeform Advocate, Volume 65« 'Jeek of June 9, 1923, Page 682.
The poems, "Our Soldier Dead," and "The 3pitaph for the Unknown Soldier,"
were written by Annette Kohn of Chioa£;o«
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S\iiiut-r: Je..-ii'h CouriGr, Lay 6, 1925,
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(In ^n-'lish)
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Ben Hecl.t, one ci the nost sens:. tional jf ti:e i.^odernist v.^iters in i-u.iericc. today,
has made liis -nublic bo.; this v/eek v;itii the fil'th niinber of his bi.vee.wlv '»:)Uulica-
tion, the Chicar;o Literory Ti.Mes. Ap. in tlie -orevious nui:ibers of -chis unique
journal, Beii Hecht continues licre his tirade ar.ainst the absurdities of the
literary cult. He is unc-'-nnily satirical and dispenses his advice c^uite freely
to those authors '.;ith ;;hon he can convenient!'^'' ^Diclc a (-aiarrel. He arraigns the
literature ano the art of the day, the science, the politics, and the econonic
rospel of t''io ti^ries. These he considers as the essentials of life. He marshals
life before hi:.: and issues liis coMi::and, ::e cares never a ";hit for tiie doctrines
of othor-i. He follov.rs his o'.;n counse]. and r-ursuos his v/ay irre:'pectiv£. of the
directions -^ivon hin by others.
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Ben Hecht dwells v/ithin a sphere entirely of his ov/n making. Everything v/ritten
by him represents the product of his mind. He is a v/ell of many v/aters. He
possesses a creat fancy, an intense emotion, an original style, and is a fluent
v/riter, a master of vocabulary. He is very prolific, too, and v/hether you fully
grasp his meaning or not, you are fascinated by his language and are compelled
to read him. He makes you curious and interested, and that, in effect, is really
the greatest compliment an author can receive •
Ben Hecht is a man v/ith no long list of honorary degrees. He v/as born in New
York thirty years a^ of poor parents v/ho v/ere emigrants from lilkaterinoslay
^ow Dnepropetrovsk^, He v/ent through the public and high schools and ex- ^
perienced many hardships before he could earn a livelihood of his ^en. He was
one of the star feature men on the staff of the Chicago Daily News, and its war
correspondent. His war cables were read eagerly by the nev/s readers, for they
possessed the fascination that all such reports ordinarily lack. They were
photographic in their realism, yet significant in a spiritual sense also, the
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coinment of a man v;ho sees and does, not merely Qaze. He is also the author of
a play called Under False Pretenses, and several novels— Frik Porn, Gargoyles,
and Fantazious Llallare — the latest a psychological study, v/hich the censor
thought too radical an expression of opinion, as well as of a number of short
stories published in magazines an anthologies.
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WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
forward. March 18, 1922«
The local Jewish Intellectuals will celebrate tonight at eleven o'clock*
The publication, in book form, of the collected poems of Israel Blum, will be
celebrated at a banquet in Bosenthal's BestanTant, 93^ W« Boosevelt Boad# Israel
Blum is one of our talented poets*
!7he poet wrote the poems now cgppearing in book-form, in the moments when
the muse came "to call"* Then he segregated himself from the material world and
wrote poems of lore of nature and of the working-class, life and struggle*
Bepresentatires of labor and cultural circles will speak at this banijaet*
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Daily Fonvard, Feb. 23, 1922. . /c"^ "^^
cincAao's jkatish artists in yototg Chicago W. o
This is the first time that Jev/ish artists are contemplating a Jev/ish
album. It is being published by the Chicago Jev/ish poets. This poetry
album, Young Chicago, which is being printed now, will be ready for
distribution Sunday, I^rch 5, and is approved of by the following
artists: H. Zigerman, A. Protnov, and M. Schwartz.
Negotiations are being carried on with other local Jev;ish artists who
wish to contribute to this project.
All those who wish to participate in the album of Jewish poetry, may
apply at Young Chicago, 1224 S. Albany Avenue.
Every poet who is interested in the book, will be furnished with enough
space in which to show his talent.
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Daily Fonmrd, Feb. 23, 1922.
The follov;inr: poets are the r.iain participaiits in this nev; undertaking^
L. Gorelich, B. Ck)ldhart, LI. Deits, Bessie ?Iersfield, l.i-tes L. A.
!^sedin, and Isaac Honts.
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WRITINO SSSAIS
The essay, as a form of literary writing, Is not yery old* It Is a product
of the Renaissance. The first great essayist In Europe was Montaigne, the
great French writer of the sixteenth century* Montaigne had a Jewish
mother, and his writings betray a great deal of his Jewish origin* In ^
England it was Lord Bacon, the founder of modern philosophy, who Introduced ^
the essay as a new literary form* Both men, Bacon and Montaigne, recognized C
clearly that the scholarly treatise was too heavy for the average reader, ^
and that the ascendancy of the middle class required a form of literary 2
writing to be satisfactory to representatives of this class* The scholarly
treatise, with its heavy load of quotations and its erudition, was only
good for the professional scholar; religious books, folklore, and light
poetry were better for the lower classes, and the essay for the middle class*
The development of the essay as a form of literary writing is as old as the
middle class*
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It can thus be seen that the essay, ?dille It may express philosophical Ideas
and fomulate deep problems. Is not meant to be a scholarly treatise for
scholars only* It Is meant to be an attempt to commune Intellectually with
nonprofessional Intellectuals, and the rich essay literature of the last
couple of hundred years proTes best that the attempt was successful* By today
the essay has acquired full citizenship rights In the realm of literature*
Able and great essayists are as rare as able and great philosophers* An ^
essayist must combine the qualities of a thinker and those of a poet* An
essayist must not only be a fluent writer, but he must be a thinker as well*
The essay In short Is a piece of popular, graceful, and philosophic writing*
If the essay does not make smDoth and pleasing reading, It Is not an essay
but a treatise* The essay must not be loaded with quotations, with erudition,
and citations* While It Is permissible to repeat what others have said re-
garding a certain subject, it is not permissible to quote too much or to
argue with others while writing an essay* The essayist must esqpress his own
thoughts on a certain subject, and express them in a pleasant and graceful
form* The place of the essay in philosophical writing may be compared to the
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place of the short story In f iotlon« It is an entity in itself, but still an
essay is an attempt, an etude, and like the short story it must be brief, to
the point, and still fascinating*
Of course essay writing has its own technique* One mast never start an essay ^
with a quotation, and not even with a proverb* In the first sentence of the ^
essay one most express its main thought, cuid it must be brief and striking* f
It does not matter if the first brief and striking sentence reads like a <Z
paradox* An essay writer may be paradoxical, at least in form* The first ^
sentence or paragraph of an essay may determine its worth and fate* An S
essay badly begun will not catch the reader's interest, and will not be ac*
cepted by the reading public* The beginning must be strozig and striking, and
the essay writer must be careful with the first few sentences of his work*
The founder of the essay as a form of literary writing was a half Jew, and
to the present day the Jew has proven to be a master essayist* His temperament ^
his witticism, and his striking way of expressing things qualify him for essay
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writing* Uax Nbrdau, the famous Zionist leader, is probably the greatest
essay writer living, and Maxmilian Harden, the greatest German journalist
living, is also one of the great essayists of his time*
All those of our readers who are anxious to try their luck as essay writers
will do well to read Uax Nordau and Maxmilian Harden, and, of course, the
great French and Kngliah essay writers of today*
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Daily Jewish Courier. Sept. 14, 1921.
OUR LITERAHT COIITEST .
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The literary contest inaugurated by the English department of the Daily
Jewish Courier is in full swing. Those who are ready and willing to
participate in the contest will certainly be interested in the list of
subjects for essays and short stories published in today *s Courier^ o
Ambitious young men and women, with scholarly or literary inclinations ^
will do their best to say it in an original, striking manner. ^
A good essay does not consist of an enumeration of ideas and thoughts, but
it consists of style, plus ideas. The contents of an essay, of course, are
very important, but the style, the composition, how one expresses a certain
thought or a certain idea, is as of much importance as the contents. Good
style is first of all directness, then immediacy of expression and clear-
ness of thought.
The list of subjects for the essays published in today's Courier are so
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varied that they may appeal to, and inspire, young men and young women
of different temperaments, and of different interests in life. We Jews :^
are not only an individualistic people, but also an individualized i)eople, 5^
and only the Jew Heinrich Heine could say that every grave is a world's ^^
history of its own. Every Jew or Jewess has his or her own specific ^
literary interest, has his or her own literary and artistic inclinations. qg
It is with this thought in mind that we have deemed it advisable to widen S::
the scope of our literary contest , by giving wide variety to the list of co
subjects.
The same holds good of the list of subjects for fiction and poetry. They
are apt to kindle the fantasy of young men and young women of different
t emp erament s .
To those who are ready to participate in the contest, we wish to say: Don't
go out of your way while writing an essay or a short story. Use simple lan-
guage, emd be sure that the premises are right, that your starting point
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is logical, and that the conclusions at which you arrive tally with your
starting point. The essays should not be of a technical nature and should ^
not be scholarly in character. They should not consist of a compilation S
of extracts from books or from encyclopedias, but of a composition of the <^
personal thou£;hts of the author, on the respective subjects. Therein lies £7
the literary and educational value of an essay. The essays are not meant :2
to be academic papers, but they are meant to be literaiy essays, thought- S
ful and beautiful at the same time.
To those who mean to try their expression in poetry, we have no advice to
offer, for even the technique of poetry cannot be acquired. It is innate
and inborn. But to those who mean to test their ability as short-story
writers, we wish to point out that the short story is not a sketch, and
that they should always be aware of the difference between a sketch and a
short stoiy. A sketch may be a description of a person or of a situation,
etc. A short story, however, is more than that. Just as it requires two
to make a matrimonial match, so does it require two for the make-up of
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a good short story. There must be some sort of a conflict described, and
those who are involved in the conflict must be visible figures and not
ghosts. In short, character portraying plus description of a conflict are
the component parts of a short story. There is a certain short story tech-
nique that can be acquired and developed, but as a rule, short story writers
develop their own technique, and unless one has no literary experience at
all and has not read very much either, it is not necessary to offer him or
her advice regarding the technique of short-story writing.
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We urge all Jewish young men and young women with literary ambitions and i"^
ability to participate in this contest, because it may prove to be a good ^i
starting point in their literary careers, and it may give them encourage-
ment to concentrate on their literary work and to enter the literary pro-
fession. V/e can assure the contestants that the opinion or the verdict
of the Judges will be absolutely impartial, and that all the participants
in the contest will have an equal opportunity to get both prizes and
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credit for their work, and to embark eventually upon a literary career in
life.
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TO CREAT3 NEW LITERARy FORCES
The Courier will soon begin a literary contest for the best treatises,
articles, essays, short stories and poems about Jewish matters, Jewish
probloras, and Jewish types auid motives* ^
The literary contest of the Courier has only one big purpose: to rouse i:^.
the Jewish literary forces in Chicago, to give th^n an opportunity of p
self -development , to waken in them literary and artistic ambitions, and ^
to give them the opportimity to begin their literary career. o
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In Jewish Chicago there are certainly many latent literary and artistic ;g
forces. They do not reveal themselves and are lost, because they haven* t 5^
had the opportunity to appear in public. The Co\xrler wishes to give them
this opportunity, to gain a literary technique and a literary experience.
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The Courier strives to become the literary and artistic center in awakening
the literary forces, and to encourage them farther to work and develop their
talent •
The Courier, in its striving to aifaken the dormant literary forces in Jewish
Chicago, pursues the great traditions of the Jewish press, which has always :|
been the school of all our great writers and poets. Israel Zangwill began **
his brilliant oareier as a co-^-irorker of the Jewish Chronicle of London. The ^
great Nahum Sokolow began his ivriting career as a co-worker of the Hatzfiroh C"
etc. ^
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The Jewish press has constantly arousel, reared, and constructed great ^
literary forces, and the Courier wishes to emulate these splendid traditions C3
of the Jewish press throughout the world, and help to awaken the Jewish
literary forces in Chicago.
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The enterprise i3 inextricably bound with a lot of money and much work,
yet the Courier will spare no money nor work in its undertaking of this
new feature, in summoning the young Jewish literary and artistic forces
of Jewish Chicago •
In a few days we will publish three lists in connection with this literary
contest ♦ One list of themes for essays and articles. A second list for
literary connoisseiirs, \fho are to render their decisions over the literary
contributioas and a third list for prizes.
The Courier will soon make known all the details of the contest; to whom
the contributions should be sent; hov; they should be signed in order that
the literary judge should be absolutely impartial; how large the sums of
money will be for the first, second, and third prizes. Other contributions
ifill receive mention in accordance with the judges* decision.
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THE PRESS AS A MBDIUU OF LITERARY EDUCATION.
(Sditorial)
The history of modern Hebrew and Yiddish literature is also the history
of modem Hebrew and Yiddish journalism. All our great writers of the
present day started their cGureers as journalists • Even the great Anglo*
Jewish writers, who have won world-wide reputations and fame, like Israel
Zangwill, Lucien Wolf, and from among the younger generationt Leon
Simon and Harry Saeher, started their brilliant careers as contributors
to the London Jewieh Chronic le> The greatest Hebrew writer living, who
is at the same time our greatest diplomat, Mr. Machum Sokolow, started
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his career ae a journalist and as a contributor to the Hebrew dailyt
Hazfirah» Even our great contemporary poets have started as contributors
to the newspapers* Our press has proved to be the greatest literary
educational agency* It has called into being and it has trained all
our literary forces*
The city of Chicago^ with its Jewish population of 300»000t is a great
philanthropic center and also a great i^ionist center^ but it is not a
Jewish literary center* There are but a few Jewish writers or poets*
But stilly among 300yOOO Jews there must be scores of men and women
with literary ability and inclinations* We have reason to believe that
thex^e is much dormant literary and artistic Jewish talent in Chicago^
and all that is needed to bring these talents to the fore and to make
them productive is to give them an opportunity to acquire a literary
technique^ and to awaken their literary axribitions* We suppose that
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there le any amoiint of dormant Jewish talent among the younger generation*
There must be young men and women in our midst who^ acquiring a literary
technique 9 would enrich our literature and prove to be a great spiritual
asset in our community*
Presuming that there are yast literary potentialities in Jewish Chicago^
we haye decided to do all we cem to turn them into actualities, and to
this endf the Daily Jewish Courier will inaugurate an extensive literary
contest 9 with a certain number of prizes, so that all those with
literary ability may have an opportunity to start a literary career •
American Jewry has but few publicists of repute, and only a few novelists*
Most of our literary forces in this country are imported from the other
side* It is time that we produced our literary forces right here on the
spotf and that we be no longer dependent on gifts from European Jewry*
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All our vrltars and poets vho come here from the other side, able
though they are^ cannot possibly exercise a vast influence on the
Americanised Jews^ because they are still thinking in European terms^
We ought to have iUnerican Jewish writers^ American Jewish novelists^ and
American Jewish poetsy that is to say^ Jewish artists who are products of
American ciTilisation and American Jewish lifoy and who are connected
with American Jewish life* The activities of such artists would enrich
our life amd would give it beautiful tone and color* We are anxious to
see such forces fltrise* iVe cure anxious to see American Jewry enriched
spiritually and artistically^ and we mean to do all we can to bring out
these forces*
The literary contest to bs inaugurated by the Courier this week^ will
give eyery Jewish young man and woman in Chicago an opportunity to
test his or her literary ability, and to acquire training****
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Tithin a few days we will publish a list of subjects and themes, to-
gether with the prizes fixed for the best essays, the best short stories
and the best poems, to be published in the Courier^ and we hope that those
who have any literary ability will use this opportunity and will make an
attempt to show what they can do in the literary f ield» The editor of
the Courier does not underteike to be the sole Judge of the literary and
artistic contributions to be sent to him for publication^ The contribution
will be eiBmined also by competent literary judges, and their verdict
will be accepted by the editor of this paper • The winning of a literary
prize may prove to be a good starting point for able young men and women
in the community, and may awaken their asibition to continue their
literary activities and to make literature their sole profession in life*
Within a few days we will publish particulars about this contest •
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Forward. June IQ, I92I.
"Our Corner,"
The first childrens journal, edited only ty children in Chicago, and put-
lishei by the Children's Clubs of the Douglas Park Workmen Circle, is
ready for circulation.
The Journal is composed of songs, stories, articles, and etc.,
32 pages. Price 25(^ per copy.
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The amalgamated Xdaoatlonal department desenres mach oredit in publishing literature «
In book form, for the memberst Before us lie four pamphlets published by the
Amalgamated Clothing Workers* The pamphlets are:
1* The Development of the Clothing Workers 10#
2« Problems for Workers Organizations lOff
Latest Deyelopments in Trade Unionism lOff
The open Shop (questions & answers) 3^
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The first two pamphlets were written by Joseph Schlossberg, general secretary
of the imalgamated* The third i>afflphlet was written by George Sault a noted
writer of trade unionism. The fourth pamphlet was written by Paul Blanchard*
Zach of the four pasiphlets, discuss separate phases of the labor movement, ^ey
are on sale at the office of the Amalgamated.
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THE ETERNAL EnI JEVISH LITSR.^iTUR3
by
Dr. S, M. Melamed
Even during the Biblical period, Jevjish literature differed from all other
national literatures. It is the only one which did not develop in any
particular country and does not bear the stamp of a specific locality. It
has neither a local character, nor a local color.
True, there are many scholars who assert that Jev;s have many literatures but
no national literature, because a national literature can develop only in a
specific territory, under a specific type of political organization, with
specific national traditions. Those scholars claim that a nation can produce
a large number of authors and poets and yet not produce a national literature.
Superficially, it would seem that those scholars v/ere correct; but when we
take into consideration the psychological effect of Jewish literature since
the Jews have beccme a nomadic people, we are then justified in doubting the
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truth of those scholars' claims* Although Jev/ish literature has undergone
various radical changes, a chan^3e in language being one of them, and although
it is not as stable as the Jews have been in their instability — they have been
compelled to wander from place to place — nevertheless, it has been successful
in maintaining certain high standards of a special character which would permit
one to call it a national literature.
Every Jev:ish document has its /special/ Jewish character even though it does
not reflect a particular locality. The Hebrew- Italian school of the eight-
eenth century ist in many respects, similar to the Hebrew-Spanish school of
the Middle Ages* And the Hebrew-Russian school of the present day is not
only similar to the Hebrew school of the twelfth and eighteenth centuries,
but is even very similar to the Biblical period* The work of Bialik alone
is an illustration of how close we are to the spirit of the Biblical period*
This similarity of the Jewish literature of various periods is true with
regeipd to poetry* When we consider prose writing, however, then we see the
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effects of Jewish wandering. The Jewish literature of the Alexandrian period
is hardly similar to the Jewish literature of Babylon, and the Jewish litera-
ture created in Europe differs entirely from that created in Central Asia and
Africa^ In other words, during the period when Jewish specilative thought
was fortunate enough to retain its highly original character, Jewish litera-
ture compelled certain JJevilah/ groups to assimilate themselves into the Jewish
told/. So long as the Hebrew language was used for the expression of the Jewish
literary spirit, the wandering from one coimtry to another affected the litera-
ture only in so far as it became more picturesque and more interesting. It
did not, however, affect its content. Very often the new environment was not
noticeable at all in the literature. This is only natural, because the Hebrew I2
language, as it has developed, contains a certain philosophy of life. The fate
of the Jews for many centuries, more or less similar in every country, has
contributed to the psychological effect of Hebrew literary thought. This is
particularly noticeable in the Hebrew elegy. When an individual reads Bialik^s
♦*Songs of W37ath,*^ his thoughts immediately turn to poems written many centuries
ago*
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But since the Jev;s entered the modem world and accepted non-Jewish languages
as the medium of Jewish thought, the effects of the wanderings began to be
felt in Jewish literature in an unpleasant way» The unpleasantness consists
not in the fact that many languages are being used, which makes Jewish litera-
ture so colorful, but in the fact that a variation in thought and opinion is
revealed. The work of Jewish authors in various European languages, who deal
only with special Jev/ish problems, cannot be considered as a part of Jewish
literature and cannot be considered as Jev/ish national treasures, because
there are to be found non-Jev/ish elements in their work which impress their
stamp upon it. Quite often it is very difficult to distinguish between the
Jewish and non-Jewish in these works. Everyone who is acquainted with the
theological development of Judaism for the past hundred years knows how
Jewish theology in the V/est has gradually lost its original Jewish concept
and has become closer to the Christian concept. No less a theologian than
Schleiermacher characterized the so-called modem Judaism as very close to
modem Christianity. V/e must understand that it is not modern Christianity
that has come closer to Judaism, but Judaism that has come closer to
Christianity.
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It would naturally be historically fallacious to assume that the non-Jewish
element has stealthily crept into Jewish literature only in the past one
hundred years • On the contrary, it is a well-established fact that since
Jews began to use foreign languages many non-Jewish elements have crept into
their work. This was the case with Philo, as well as with maimonides in
his Guide to the Perplexed. ^
Isn't it remarkable that all the synthesists between Judaism and an alien r.
world perspective have written their philosophical works either in Greek, P
Arabian, or another modern language, whereas all Jewish philosophers who ^
wrote in Hebrew did not seek to be synthesists at all? Philo, who wrote in
Greek, wanted to be the synthesist between Plato and Judaism. Maimonides who
wrote his Guide in Arabian wanted to become the synthesist between Aristotle
and Judaism. Naturally, there are exceptions. Nachman Krochraal was a true
Hegelian and he wrote his Guide to the Perplexed of Our Time in Hebrew. But
such an exception only proves the rule. Most of our philosophers who wrote
in Hebrew have developed a Hebrew philosophy, more or less, and have con-
tributed to the development of Jewish thought, which finds its true expression
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in the Bible, the Talmud, and the Agadah.
Thus, everything we have stated can serve as proof that the psychological
effect of Jev/ish literary thought and the true development of the Jewish
concept in general can only be preserved through the use of Hebrew. Hebrew
is for the Jew and for the literature of the Jev/ish people more than an -^
ordinary language. Hebrew contains the many different elements which are ^
necessary for the healthy development of a national literature. V/e do not
have a country, a political organization, local traditions, etc. However, as
long as Hebrew is the language medium of Jewish literature, it will have a -3
national character and will deserve to be called a national literature, _If, '-
howeveri Jewish thought is not expressed in Hebrew, then Jev/ish /literary/
creations cannot possibly belong entirely to us and cannot be our national
property. It will belong to others as well as to ourselves, and perhaps more
to others than to us.
This is where the importance of the Hebrew language lies for the development
of Judaism and Jewish thought.
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sullen unci disillusioned, until at lust he took the Bible and found the
passage ^'Eli, Illi, Lc:;io Azavtoni?" (Oh, God, :irj God, v.hv hast thcu
for sal-: en nel )
Fron these beautiful v.ords I.h?. Sandler created hi^ \.Grla-fax.ious song.
The first to sin.j it v;as Vxz. Karp, v;ho had a ^reat success. The song^
published '..ithout the avithorc^c naj;ie passed fron mouth to :;iouth and
became popular a:;ionr; both Jews and non-Jev;s as a folk song.
Years later "^li, Eli" beca-r.e popular in the lausic v.orld, and strange
as it seex..s, Lh?. Sandler, the author, v;as una;/are of this fact.
He retired frcLi the iiiusic world entirely tc live with his fairdly in the
Bronx, where he establislied hinself as a clothing salesman, and only
during the High Holidays he used to conduct choirs in the synagogues.
As the years passed by, he was totally for:-otten as a Jewish song-wTiter
Cne evening his daughter, cor.iin;; hone fron an operatic concert in the
Metropolitan Theatre, related to her father how Sophie 3i*aslow had de-
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Ij?. Jacob Ivoppel Sandler, altiiou *h a clothinj salesman and ofr-tij.ie cl'ioir
leader "urin^j the hclidava, deserves reeo.^^'nition as the author oi this
i.:ji.iortLl son-;.
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A a^X TO KLiBR. ja^JlXY Ala) .:;J'I0IL'JI;Y'-
jii/asH
At this tine, v/lien the Jewish people /as a v/noleT" ^^^e living through a period
of terrible destruction on the one hand, and iiational av;al:enin;; and great hope
on the othar — v;e find that Hebrew literature in iimerica has entered UDon an
era or revival and nev; fruitful activity. Upon tli.- ruins of the Hebrew lit-
erature of Europe and Palestine, which has been restricted during the last
four years by the terrible war, tiiere has gradually begun to take shape in
America the structure of the Hebrew language /s'icT'.
During the past three or four years, we havo seen before us a phenomenon which
has no equal in the .;hole history; of ^iinerican Judaism. In the last three or
four years we have seen , developing before our eyes, Hebrew magazines and nevjs-
papers .v:iich have ^^ined a iiireat nuraber of readers, fhe Aaerican Hebraists,
scattered in all corners of the land, had felt, until the last couple of years,
lonely and forsaken, without any spiritual canters for their nental life, ilow
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they are organized and enjoj'' a lively and prolific activity.
During the past ferjj years there have already appeared several Hebrew enter-
prises that have succeeded in publishing several books. Thus they have
enriched the field of Hebrew literature which, because of the war, had become
forsaken and desolate.
This splendid and promising phenomenon that fills the heart of everi'- true
Jewish nationalist with hope and pride, has also, however, its detrimental
aspect, /md that is that the activity of most of our -juerican Hebraists is
one-sided and is directed tov/ards one end, and that is towards beautiful lit-
erature, belles-lettres, pootiy, etc. The reaLn of Jewish knowledge, of the
"Wisdom of Israel" has to date baen neglected. The portals tliat should have
been opened to us, portals leading to the great treasures of creative Jewish
genius, have hitherto remained closed. Many /wo rl^ of the Jewish spiritual
nobility, wnich have lit the long road from the Diaspora with their aura,
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and are the foundation upon v/hich Judaism exists, lie to this day scattered
in dark dusty comers of libraries.
.'jid because of this isolation /of Jev;ish spiritual lor^ there arose a danger
that Jewish thought would become impoTerished, that its clear spring, v;hich
had not ceased to flav during the whole period of the Diaspora, would, Grod
forbid, dry up. In order to avert this c^eat danger, the organization
"Ashkoloth** ;vas founded.
The Ashkoloth Society assumed the task of issuing a whole series of important
books in the field of the Jisdom of Israel. The /iShkoloth Society has assumed
the task of creating in ^k.ierica a great spiritual center of Jewish thought.
This society believes that just as it is the duty of the three million Ameri-
can Jews to preserve the physical life of the hundreds of thousands of our
suffering and starving brothers and sisters abroad, so also is it their sacred
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duty to strengthen then spiritually. And this can bost be done by founding
a large publishing house that can feed the Jev/ish spirit with the best crea-
tions of our great men in ^he reaLu oj^ Hebrew spirit and thought.
The .Ishkoloth Societ^r has been incorporated under the laws of the State of
Nov; York. A-aong its founders are renovmed Hebraists and Jewish intellectuals
who have placed it on a sound basis and a strong foundation. It appeals to
all Hebraists in Araerica to assist in this g^eat pemanent national v;ork that
this society has undertaken.
Hebraists of i\merical Help erect the structure of the Hebrev; culture.
Hebraists of Anerical Buy shares of the .\shkoloth Society, become subscribers
to the books v/hich the /islilcoloth will publish. And thus help establish and
strengthen a new center in America for the Hebrew language.
r7ith respect and friendly greetings /^^ ^
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ASiikoloth Society,
159 ^st Broadv;ay,
Neiv York City.
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DAVID PIN3KY ilSC^IVSS H2aRTFELT GREETINGa#
Last evening more theoi 1,200 people filled the assembly hall of the
Hebrew Institute and with enthusiasm greeted the noted Jewish writer
suid dramatist, David Pinsky, now in Chicago for the first time*
It was a thrilling moment v/hen i^insky was introduced, at the close of
the evening, arranged by the Dramatic Literary Society, when from all
sides roses were tossed on the platform. It was one of the most spectacular
welcomes ever given to a Jewish writer by the Chicago intelligentsia*
In addition to a colorful musical program, Dr. Israel Larcus, chairman
of the evening, introduced the followint^ speakers, who greeted the
honored guest in behalr' of their organizations:
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L* Areshke.^ of the Dramatic Society, attorney oulius oovitsky, J. Duo^
secretary of the Literary Club; Dr. Hyman Gohen, D, Aberson, K. Sneid,
and many others. This reception of .r. i^insky was remarkable in that it
showed how interested v/e are in Jewish literature. Mr. Pinsky emphasized
this in a brief talk before reading his one-act **3eth Shevah."
David Finsky will address the meeting of L.ocal 197 of the Amagamated
tomorrow evening at 409 3. Halsted St. The tailors will surely not fail
to attend this lecture by their beloved friend.
Finsky will address the .national Labor Alliance 7/ednesday evening in the
Hebrew Institute.
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th: jt;isii iiT'PATirR^ .jhd fr-^'^s
;.t one time the effective literature originated vritr. the classica . drana or
vjith the great lyrical poem. That time lias lonr: since Tiassed. Today, as v:e
become riore ''dev:lop3d" and .acre ''educated/' such literature does not b3P::in
vath the ')oem. 3ut ith the ne-.vsTjaper advertisements. Today, the press
dominates the literary field and the icst import int part of t'le press is
devoted to the interests of th-^ ^mblishers ana the nublic, not the half-
literary text, but the 'unliter .ry advertisements.'- VJith this ''developmenf
we, v/ho c-^^.vote our lives to literature, cannot rejoice, ^io':ever, -re can not
escape it. A newspaper that has :nany advertisements can also, if it wishes,
publish good literary contributions. If it hasn*t enough advertisements it
cannot even ublish half-literary articles. .liat I mean to say is that the
literature, as it is afflicted at present, is entirely dependent on economic
factors. The times no longor exist when a litterateur devotes his entire
life to one literary piece; when the p ot sacrifices himself for his muse-
today, the v.Titer and ^joet also v;ant to live better. They can only live
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by their literary efforts, provided the press publislies their literary vj-ork •
and pa^'^s then v/ell for it. Today one can not ehe out a livelihood from
books alone — only the few r^^eat dranatists and novelists can live off their
books. Today the press itself .lust be the nediur.i betvreen the creative v/riter
and the -ublic. If the press is pov/arful econonically, the literature of the
people can develop normally, nailing it possible for the ;7riters to thrive and
\7ork. Ho'-ever, if the press is financially belov; the mark, as for instance
a.iong us Jews, urt is erposed to ber;G:^ry and the literature develops only
through ..liracles.
I need not mention that nearly tv.-enty-fivG of the literary productions in
modern Hebraic and Yiddish literature, v:ere fir.it made knovm throua;h the
press. Bialik and Feretz, Chernichovrslcy and HoseiXield, Sholom Aleichem and
ivlendele, Jacob Cohen and ochneur, at fir^'u published their finest v;orks in
newspapers and journals. These men have no profession other than in the literary
field, and must live by their v/ritings.
If the multitude of Jewish and Hebrev/ writers are paupers, t-ie only r.^ason for
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it lies in the iijipoverished conditio: of the Jcv;ish and ^ebrev; press. The
Jewish nev/spapers have fev: advertisers because there is neith r Jov.-ish trade
nor Je-.:ish industry. The cnly :"ev:ish business fron v;hich the Je?jish, and
especially the Hebrev; press orofits a little, is the business of the biblical
lite_-ature, and particularly sacred objects, as phi^acteries, prayer sliav/ls,
door-post schedules, (parchment schedule v/ith inscrir^tions fro:-i the l;ible,
attached to door-^osts), or by doubtful doctors for still more aoub^.u*.ll
ai.'ients.
Althcur^, there io no Jev:ish national trade or industry to support the Je-'ish
and :iebrew press, there could still be a fr-..^raentary poi?er havin,^ more influence
on Jev/ish life if -ublishers v;ould be .lorj practical. The Jevish or -lebrew
journalist is alnost likened to the Jewish Reverend. He has becoiiie a journalist,
not because he is qualified or because he possesses the required political and
social bac^iground, but because he could becone nothing else, hence, our pre;
is not taken s:riou-ily hy the ^mblic.
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VJhat is the ^^Hatcheiyah'^?
It is a I'ev; Tori: IZebrev; nev;spaper founueu by a Jev^ fron ./arsaw, Poland, rho
cane to ile;v York, and v;ith no conception of the livings conditions in -\morica,
esta:lished, on the da:' foll:v;ing his arrival, this joxirnal. It features
neither advertise aonts nor articles — it onl; offers co:aplaints to the Jev.lsh
public. I could furnish lore e::a..i les of siiailar publications.
•ilven the lar^^e Ileorev/ publication.^, that have sone influence on literature -^.nd
Jev;ish life, display illiteracy, sophistry, and "political i-jicrance, The .
reportorial v/ork is poor, the so called li^.ht they shed is often too din to be
seen, tae infori.iation on Je'.;ish life is inaccurate, and tho feuilleton is as
poor as a K3Tsy.
To the youth, the Hebrev/ nev/spaper ir; a playt::in"', to the elders a luxury.
The Je'.vish young nan, having a rxov:le.\qe of Ilebr ?;, considers it his cuty to
contribute to the nev;s:)aDer so that hii:. name can be seen in headlines. 3ut
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one mi.-:ht have a thorough . novrlecge of riebrev/, and yet have no literary''
ability. '..Tit in ^ at such a lov; de :ree is turned int. a footbal^. in the 'lands
of so-;::Aists, I a . sorry to say that,v;ith but a fev; individual e?:ce-"tions,
this \-^ritin.^ is only a ;olaything for naive una incorapotent ^-ounnsters arid
uneducated grandfathers. Thus, the Jev;s do not realize the si-^nificance of
a Jev:ish press, bee u-3e they lack the national Jevrish. res jcnsible senti:.:ent«
If an English or jYench Jour.nalist laiev; an inDortant fact and believed that the
^mblication of thi:^. fact 7;ould ham hij nation, lie .rould never ^aib.ish it,
regardless of hov; DOor he ha ;T)oned to be, because lie is not onl^^ a journalist,
but also a citizen possesoinp; politico-uatriotic, responsible sentirient. A
Jev/ish journalist (of course tliere are a fev: exceptions) can not abstain
from puhlishing such facts, even th:u.;:h he realizx'i the har:.iful consequences.
I do not v:ant to accuse any inoividualo >)ec-:use I an not considerin'^ this
fron a personal, but from a politico-historical point of viev7.
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A people v/ho liave lived tv;o thou.ic.nc years v/ithout a country, th"reby, not
living a national-political life, can not Iiave the sane :iin;hly developed social
and political fe:^ponsible feelings as people livin^^ a noriiial political life.
V/hat ±3 the ..loral of thii ai'ticle? That the Jevjish and Ilebrev/ press nust
have at the apex, educated and cultured nen. The Jev/ish ^:.nc Hebrev; press
cun acquire influence, not tlirough econonic factors, but throup:h the pergonal,
intellectual, and laoral superiority of its i.aeMbers.
The fat. of our literature depends upon our press, and the fate of our press
depends u:;on its directors cind representatives, .jid so long as a portion of
the directors of our press vrill be uneducnted raen, v/ithout fully developed
res:ionsible sentiment, ana v;ithout literary ability, it 7;ill remain :7hat it
is toda^T"; and fine Jevrish literature vrill continue to ask aLus.
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Daily Jewish Courier. Dec. 14, 1913,
LITSRi^Y DISCUSSIONS
Anyone interested in Jewish literature, having an iinderstanding of the
profound value hidden in it or being impressed by its beauty end clear-
ness, can see the approach of new stars on our literary heaven dispersing
dense, dark clouds and illuminating Jewish life, now depicted by the pens
of these new authors in a way that we can understand, discern, and admire^
The artist sees life in more detail than the average person, for to him,
more so than to others, is revealed the general combination of its
separate phenomena. Each particular venture of a person is buo a part
of the whole; one link in the chain. To the artist an individual's deeds
are due to environment, which influences his actions. l.Vhen his deeds are
presented to us, embodied in his work, we can understand and re-live all
his past life as an actuality.
But this is only possible in fiction, where the writer creates his own
types and controls at will the characteristics and surroundings of his
characters.
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a new era in Jev/ish literature, v;ith new interests and new inspirations, ■- V J^
The two best novels to appear lately are, according to my choice, Ixlarie, -^ '<>
by Sholom Ash, and After All, by David Bergelson*
Sholom Ash not only possesses color, unity, and glamour to picture **a village,"
but the power to analyze a whole epoch of Jewish Russian life in the
Revolutionary days of 1905. With beauty and forcefulness he brings forth
in his novel the joys and sorrows of that time; the sublime, self-sacrificing
types, and the enslaved Jewish spirit, the heritage of an exiled people.
But Mr. Ash has painted these types and characters too lightly, even if he
has adorned them with strong, poetic wholeheartiness. One feels frequently,
when reading the novel, that something is lacking. In spite of the fact
that we become acquainted v;ith the whole existence of his main character,
"Marie," yet he fails to explain who she is, so that we cannot enter or
become a part of her soul.
The novel by David Bergelson, who deals with a much more complicated type,
is so psychologically deep, has so strongly penetrated the soul of the
small tovjn "Mirel," that we are forced to live again each step of her
innocent adventures.
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The novels of Ash and Bergelson display their romanticism in descriptions
of the passing of our aristocracy, the fall of our nobility. ^Ve Jews
have no princes or lords, but we do have an aristocracy of illustrious V
nobility. i\nd just as the present capitalistic v;orld broke throup,h -/^
the fetters of world feudalism, so, in proportion, has the rich in the
Je\7ish small towns of Russia commenced to destroy Jewish lineage. \
Social heights were being attained by the illiterate, newly rich, whose
only claim to any pedigree is money, and who ridicule the true Jewish
aristocrats.
We also have here another problem. The children, learning a strange
culture (Russian), seeing the movement of an awakening v;orld, become
in the course of events estranged from their parents. They view the
depth of their elderft' genealogical pride, which is instilled in their
own hearts, influencing their every actions, for they were reared in
this atmosphere. But in a corner of their souls, they 'long for that
world where there is a greater and unlimited happiness.
This develops a twofold personality in '*Mirel," which Bergelson pictures
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and clothes in the richness of his imagination. He brings before us
the constant struggle of the small tovm elite: "Mir el/* the spoiled,
beautiful, rich girl with her pride, and "Mirel," the girl longing
for happiness, the girl who imagines another world obliterating every-
thing about the small-town.
How v;ell can Ash portray the rift between child and parent I VrTien Hyman
Rosenzweig hears his daughter speaking so enthusiastically to Misha in
Russian, he feels the gulf between them widening. Only nov. does he
realize how much of a stranger she is to him. He is ignorant of what
she does or thinks. It appears that during her high school years she
developed into a stranger, both to his language and his ways of think-
ing. This is not the same little girl, v/ith the little curls, v^^hom he
held so often on his lap, who looked so adoringly up at her father.
The little girl is a young lady, a person over v/hom he has no authority.
It seems she has a contempt for him, nor does she consult him on books
she reads, or even speak to him of things she speaks to ^'Msha." '* Although
I am intelligent, her father says to himself, "I know what are in books,
and have even read Schiller's dramas. "
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This tragedy is reflected in both novels. Both keep throughout a definite V
respect for the old elite, who so royally crowned o\ir Jewish life. Both
Ash and Bergelson took the feLainine type from homes of nobility, for only
there can be found material for such artistic v;ork. Both portray Jewish
tragedies of parents and their children due to a deep gulf between the two.
Thus far are the two novels parallel, although painted in various profuse
colors. There are also many differences on which I will write in another
article.
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Daily Jewish Courier > Nov. 23, 1913*
MR. SCHMDEL HILLEL ISAACS IN CHICAGO
Chicago has a very welcome guest in the person of the famous teacher and
master, Llr. Schmoel Isaacs, of New York, father of that active Jewish
Chicago comnnlnity worker, Mrs. Benjamin Davis, and the late Dr. Isaacs.
Mr. Schmoel Hillel Isaacs, was bom 88 years ago in Rutsk, Subalker Co\mty,
Russia. He studied the Torah with those great scholars, Mr. Moshe Laib,
of Kutno, and lUx. Yehuda Bachroch.
When he was 22 years old he came to America, and settled in New York. He
spent most of his life there, and now he comes to Chicago.
He is the author of many books that have become famous beyond the pale
of Jewish Literature. His Almanac and General and Jewish Permanent Calendar
were cited and explained in the Scientific American of Itorch 7, 1892; in
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Daily Jewish Courier, Nov. 23, 1913*
the New York Sun of September 14, 1893, and in the Seminar of Karch 1894.
llr. Isaacs also wrote many articles for the American Jewish press as well
as educational subjects for the monthly journal Tovoh from Zion, printed
in Palestine. Many of his articles from this Palestinian organ were later
published as •ei>arate pamphlets, Passover Theme, and W Tirin Brother Tzeevia.
being among them. His llonthly Concept ions," pertains to the Jewish calendar.
He covers the deep subject of the Rhomfcom in Halochus Kidush Hachudosh.
Chicago* s educators and writers now have the privilege of meeting personally
this noted scholar. He may be visited at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Benjamin Davis, 6120 Drexel Avenue.
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Courier » April 11, I909.
PROM WEEK TO WEEK.
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Several of the prominent and well-to-do Jews in Chicago have started a
movement which is still in progress, to organize a society to he named
Yehoish Literary Group* The purpose of this hody will he to translate
into English, in complete or partial form the poetry of the famous Jewish
poet, Yehoish (Bluragarten) , in order to acouaint the English speaking
puhlic with his great literary works. A meeting will he called shortly,
the group will he fully organized, and a definite program will he formu-
lated and put into reality. We, on our part, congratulate this novel
undertaking. From our hrief acquaintance with this group, we can say
that they are not merely trying to advertise themselves, hut are actually
willing to spend money and lahor to put this plan in action. Yehoish is
the only Jewish poet who has never made a living from his poetry. The
translations of his works into English would he the only reward the Jews
could give him.
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II D 3 Dally Jewish Courier, April 19, I909. ,,p, „. , ,_,
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THE EXfECTSD VISIT OF YZHOASH
The Chicago Jewish conmninlty Is expectantly await li3g, with satisfaction merged
with cariosity* the visit of the talented Jewish poet, M«S» Blumgarten, hetter
known to lovers of Jewish poetry under his pen name, "lehoash.'' A reception
committee of pexhaps a hundred intelligent Russian and German Jews, has heen
formed for the special purpose of welcoming the honored guest with all due cordial-
ity that he deserves. On Sunday evening. May 9th, a literary evening and a
concert will be given In his honor, at which the poet will recite some of his
own poetry* A program of the finest music and recitations has also been arranged*
Those who were Instrumental in arraying this reception deserve our sincere thanks*
We do not know of any other Jewish writer or poet in America who deserves as siuch
fkdoration and respect from Jews as Tehoash*
The main p\ixpose of Mr« Tehoash's visit is not to claim the honor that the Jews of
Chicago owe him* He comes here in the Interests of the Jewish Cons\mptlve Eellef
Society at Denver* Mr* Tehoash, who was forced to move to Denver because his
Itusgs had been affected by tuberculosis, is, naturally. Interested in the saniteuri-
ujn for Jewish tubercular patients* Mr* Tehoash devotes much of his time and talent
to helping the institution which is doing great work in saving °any consumptive
people from a premature death. In the East, his visit was a tremendous success
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and It l8 hoped that it will he as equally successful in ChicagOt
The Jews in Chicago have a two- fold reason for arranging a reception for the
great Jewish poet; first, to give honor and respect to one of the finest Jewish
poets of the age, and second to help a great charitable cause, a cause which
will save thousands of lives from the dreadful white plague*
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The Reform Advocate, Aug. 1, 18^1.
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Cne of trie lest selections in ':!he lieLrev/ ALuancc, is •*The lentateuch of Life",
by Rabbi Calisch, which was taken froiu The p.efcnr. Advocate.
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' The Jewish Adygpce. A-a^just i6, 1873. . ^^'^ ('lL) PRO j. 30275
The pamphlet entitled "Zur Froseliteni!rage" (To the Problem of Proselytlsin)
which has "been recently published "by Rev. Dr. B. Pelsenthal of this city, has been
copied entire, including even the "llachtraegliche Benerkungen" (After-Thoughts) ,
in the Keuzeit of Yierma^
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Forwards Aug. 13, 1923,
The transformation of the Labor Lyceum into a culturr-^l center for the
workers started at a recent meeting of the City Central Committee of the Work-
men's Circle*
The City Central Committee presented a recommendation to establish a
library in one of the large rooms of the building, to provide books, magazines
and newspapers to those wishing to read.
The recommendation was unanimously adopted -nd it was resolved to r^p^ly to
all those having books to donate to the library^ to notify the office of the
Labor Lyceum •
It was also resolved to ask the Forward, r^nd. the general office of the
Workmen's Circle, to submit their publications to the library. All of the pub-
lications of the Kropotkin Literary Society will also be printed.
The committee will procure all valuable books in Jewish and English, and
all progressive and radical magazines.
The necessary preparations will be miade to open the library, January 1.
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GSt.TILE LSA.VES HUGE LIBRARY FOE PALESTIlffi
Dr. William Hechler, a Protestant preacher, by the terms of his v/ill has
left a huge library to the Palestinian Lmseum. His library contains
many rare and costly editions. He also left a book case which once
belonged to Sir Moses Montif iore.
The will, v/hich is in the possession of a Jewish family named V/ise, was
written in 1900. Dr. Hechler died recently in Vienna.
Dr. Hechler was an intimate friend of the late Dr. Herzel, and also
anc advocate of the Zionistic ideals.
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Dr. Hechler is the author of a theological work in ^vhich he contends
that Jesus Christ will not return in his full glory until the Jews
return to Palestine and establish and independent Jewish state.
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Forward, Apr. 4, 1931.
According to his will, this book and nany other Christian theological
works are also to be sent to the Palestinian Museum.
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' ' THE POET IS DEAD I LONG LIVE POETRTl
During the latter part of October^ 1892, a memorial meeting was held in
Metropolitan Hall, Jefferson and 0*Brien Street, to lament the death of
the. great Hebrew poet, Leon Gordon, who had passed away earlier in the
month* Among the speedcers were. Dr. Bernard Felsenthal, Dr« Herman n
Eliasoff, S»-A# Schneider, and Leo Zolotkoff*
Many hundreds of Chicago's Maskilim gathered at the. hieill to pay homage
to the memory of one who had bewailed the sorrows and sufferings of the
Jews in stanzas and verses as poignemt as those of Jehudah Halevi« It
was an opportune moment to think again of Hebraic Literature • At the
close of the meeting, a few of the leading Jews privately agreed, among
themselves, to call a meeting in the near future for the reorganization
of the Hebrew library*
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The Reform Advooatet April 5, 1930, Vol. 79, p. 220#
Two weeks later, a conference was called in a private residence on Judd
Street, Tirtiere a literary society was formed and arrangements were made
to collect all the old volumes of the old library and to procure proper
quarters to house the new libr€try«
^Yhen the settlement of the West Side Jews reached out further west, and
the fine homes on Ashland Boulevard, Maxshfield, and Winchester Avenues,
bore "Mezuzes" on their door-posts, the library sold its home on Johnson
Street and secured a new and more ostentatious site on Ashland Boulevard
near Polk Street.
The "Shochfe Sfath Over>» served the Jewish community of Chicago faithfully
from the date of the death of the great Hebrew poet, Leon Gordon in
October 1892, until the realization of his dream when Palestine becsune the
homeland of the Jewish people*
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The British Government, through Lord Balfour, officially declared that
Palestine was to belong to the «Jewish people.
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In the latter peirt of 1917, when our young men went forth to fight for the
democracy of the world and the Jewish youth also for the possession of
Palestine, the Hebrew- Literary Society and its library was practically
deserted, except for the few men that were left behind # And so the build-
ing was sold, the books moved to the Douglas Park district, finally
stored away, and the "Chebrah Shochre Sfath Over" ceased to exist*
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Chicago Hebrew Institute Observer, October 3, 19S9*
JE;VISH PEOPLE'S INSTITUTE RENTAL LIBR;RY OPENS THIS V/EEK.
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Tlie Jev/ish People's Institute Rental Library opened this week on Sunday,
September 28, at*3, P# M. 'Ye wish here to bring to your attention some
the latest books, many of v/hich will not be publicly advertised for a few
weeks* These are called September books by publishers and are not for sele
till the end of the mo th. There books ;vill not be in the public library
for months. You have the opportunity to read them here, now, for l/lO to
1/20 their value, while the critics a^e evaluating and discussing them*
Also, we shell conduct a bulletin board, . bringing to your notice books recom-
mended by literar^v^ periodicelp and famous critic^, together with e^ood reviews.
".'e wish to empV>asi^e that this is your library and any tim.e we c^n do any-
thi^5 ^c»r you, if possible, we shall, if you let our librarian know of it.
For instance, if you wish to "huy hooks, we will do that for you, ,p;ettin.2; you
bo ks at less than retail valu'-. If vou wish to read soecial bocks, let us
knov/, '"'e will ^ut tlem in the rental library. Our book shop will be behind
the information desk, the rir^ht hnnd corner. . Our rates are 15^/ minimum to b^ paid
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Chicago Hebrew Institute Observer, October 3, 1929.
upon the drawing of book* The book can be kept for 4 days. ^q. vdll be charged'l,
for each day thereafter. A membership fee of Zbq^ a year will be charged*
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Chicsgo Hebrew Institute Observer. January 2S, I929. "S
Hiiai.lAN SCHUR EEFSHillWj!; LIBHAHY. . %
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Although the reading room in our reference library is one of the "brightest
and largest rooms ??t the Institute, it is already proving too sm&ll for
the students and readers who cone to use it. In the center of a thriving
Jewish cominunity, with a variety of cultural activities in the same "build-
ing - a high school, an elementary school, a series of lecture forrjims and
the like - the lihrary is admirahly situated to attract large hodies of
readers. The attendance has "been mounting slov/ly, hut steadily, on an
average of a"bout two-hiondred persons, who come daily to utilize some of
the 9fOOO hooks on the various subjects available in the library, or to
read the magazines and newspapers on file.
The library is made up of four departments. First, the reading and study
room; second, the Judaica section; third, the magazine room; fourth, the
pamphlet section. About 3»^00 of the books of our collection deal with
social sciences, under, which are classified such subjects as Philosophy,
Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Ethics, Economics, Foreign Relations,
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Political Jiiconomy, Finance, Civics, Education, Domestic Economy, and Busi-
ness,
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The Judaica section contains upward of 3>5QO iDOoks, which in themselves ^>
make up a very exclusive lilirary in this field. Some of the contents of
this collection may be described by such generic terms as Biography, Drama,
Psychology, Philanthropy, Education, Judaism, Philosophy, etc, Man^^ books
in this section are rare and cannot be dunlicated except in some of the
great collections of Judaica, elsewhere.
The reference section contains about 7^2 reference books. All the impor-
tant encyclopedias, source miscellanies, dictionaries, compendiums, of one
kind or another are available. The seating capacity is about sixty-five
persons in the main reading room alone. About 1?^. current magazines are
on file in the librarj'-. These magazines are all of the kind tha^t serious
people and students wish to read. There are no trade magazines and none
of the kind that do not merit rea.l reading. All of the old numbers of
important magazines are kept on file alphabetically, and are available
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to readers. Within the lf»st three months, another "branch has teen added o
to our library, and that is our peinphlet department, corresponding to the 7^
civics sections of the general library. At present re have painphlets on
about thirty-five different subjects, but from the rate of growth of this
section, we may expect in the near future to find valuable information in
a large pamohlet library.
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The Reform Advocate, Volume 73. V/eek of March 26, 1927, Page 243.
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The Rosenwald Library, the first modern scientific library to be est- -3
ablished in Upper ^gypt, was open at Luxor, on March 15 • The library '^'
is named for Julius Rosenwald, who, with his son, made the principal
endowment*
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In memory of her husbandf Mrs. Herman Schur has contributed $17,000«00 to ^
the new J»P«I» This contribution is to be used for the installation of a
specialized library on Judaica and the Social Sciences, to be known as the
Herman Schur Reference Library* *
V/hen completed, it will contain the most comprehensive Judaica in English
in the oountry.
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Chicpgo Hetrer Institute Observer, May 25, I926. -^
HEHiiAN SCHUH RaJS'i'^fiilriCE LIBRilRY S'OH K£V,' BUILDIiro TO SPECIALIZE li: JUDAICA /
SOCIAL SCIEKCE.
In a desire to accomplish an net, cervinf* p useful "ourrose in memory of her >-^
hustand, !.!r. Emma Schur, of Chic?^o, announced her generous contribution in h^
connection rith the contemDlrted construction of the Instit\ite in the Lawn- 7^
Dale District, in the form of the installation of a specialised library on Ju-
daica, the social sciences, end general reference library. Seventeen-thousand
dollars have been contributed for the "ourr)Ose. The library is to be known as
the Herman Schur Reference Library/.
The donor, in trrnsmlttinf: the .^ift, expressed the hope thPt the usefulness
of the librrry will be demonstrated c?nd that on future occasions, as they
may arise, she may be given an opportunity to consider further contributions
for this Durcose in case they become necessary, l^Tien the announcement was
made at the m.eeting of the Board of Directors last Thursday evening, the en-
thuasiasm was so great on the "oart of the member? of the Board, th^'t an addi-
tional $?,000 was contributed towrrds the library: $1,000 by our President,
Mr. Jacob M. Loeb, and another $1,000 by Mr, John Wineberg.
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Chicago Chronicle, Volume 5. ■.l.^ek of September 269 1924, Page 5.
This library consists of over 800 Hebrew volumes, some very rare out
of print editions, others two and three hundred years old, will enable
the young students of the Beth Haraedrosh L. Torah to ac^^uaint them-
selves v/ith such literature, which is nowadays almost extinct*
The priceless library of the late Gerson Siegel, which took a life- ^
time to collect, was presented by his widow and his children to the ^c
Beth Hamedrosh L» Torah* 3
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III c Dail3^ Jev/ish Courier, Liar. 4, 1924*
AK ACADEIIIC JEV.TSH LIBRARY III CHICAGO
(Editorial in English)
Chicago is the only major Jewish coijuunity in the world without an academic
Jewish library open to all who are engaged in Jewish scholarly viork.
Philadelphia has several good Jev;ish libraries, New York has several,
Cincinnati and V/ashington have good Jev/ish libraries, but Chicago has none, ^
and because there is not such a librarj^ in Chicago, those Jewish scholars
who are anxious to do scholarly v/ork must go to other cities to do it, or ^
they do not do it at all. The establishment of a Jewish library in Chicago
to serve primarily ^- le purposes of Jev/ish learning and Jev/ish research
work is of prime importance to the intellectual interest of the community,
and an attempt can be made now to establish such a library in conjunction
with the "Jeth Ledrosh L'Torah ^ebrew Theological College/. The Beth
lledrosh L*rorah is supposed to be an academic institution, and if it is not
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deserving or its name, it v;ill be deservir^ of it v/ithin a very short
tiine because sooner or later it v/ill have to engage acc-dernic tei\chers, and
the institution vrill be transformed into a regular Jev/ish faculty, Hov/ever,
a je'.dsh faculty v/ithout an ccade:7iic library is impossible, x^he students :^
must be trained in research v;oric and they cannot do it v/ithout an academic ^
library. It is, therefore, obvious that it is the duty of the Board of ^
Directors of the I:eth i:edrosh LTorah to lay as much stress on the establish- v
ment of a cood library as on any other branch of activities. It is as f
important as the teaching staff. V/e, therefore, succest that the authorities
of the Beth i.edrosh L'Torah lose no tLT.e in organizing a special librar;:,^
committee, the object of v/hich shall be to concentrate its activities on
the development of the already existing library, so that it can jecome a
triily academic library.
Such a library must possess three t:rpes of boohs; IZebraija, comprising the
best 7;orks of liebrev; literature from the Bible to the present day; judaica,
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the literature on J"ev;s and Judaism from Philo to the present day; and a
good theolof.ical and philosophical library. To procure these books a svim
of ten thousand dollars is necessary, and v/hen the library will possess at
least the fundamental books of Kebraica and Judaica, Jev/ish scholars in
Chicago v/ho are interested in various branches of Jewish learning v/ill be ^
in a position to do the v/ork right here in Chicago, and the library v;ill -
not only stimulate and fxirt'ier the cause of Jewish learning in Chicago, but f
it will make Chicago a center of Jev/ish academic activities. It is a
disgrace that a community like Chicago, second to tiie largest Jewish community
in the v/orld, is a nonentity as far as Jeivish learning is concerned. I^o
great Jewish book, with the exception of Shure^s Nesach Israel, is connected
with the name of Chicago. The Jev/ish bibliographer will -cell you that
Chicago is unknov/n as a center of Jev/ish learning. An end must be made to
this disgraceful state of affairs, and only an academic library such as v/e
propose, car. ir.ake an end ot it. There are nov/ m Chicago any number of
young Jewish fellov/s v;ho neglect their scholarly interests becaiise there is
no Jewish library at their dis-oosnl where they can do scholarly v/ork.
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The cause o2 Hebrew learning is the main sufferer, but the aiiibitious young
Jev.'ish scliolars suffer too, '.;e cannot possibly imagine an acadeiuic Jev/isn
institution, svch as the jeth Lledrosh L*"Jorali v/ill soon be, i/ithout an
adequate library, '£Yen these students of the institution v/ho contemplate
devotin,-: all their ability, tirie, and energy to a study of the Taliaud and
Habbinica, must have an adequate library at their disposal, but v/e dare
say that a ^reat many of the students v;ill be interested in other branches
of Jev;ish learnin£: as v;ell, in philosophy, theology, jurisprudence, ^ho
v/ill beT" vdthoiit an acadenic Jewish library open to all v/ho are ^n need
of aT" library to serve their sp^ecific purposes.
I\0v; that the financial strain of the institution has been somev;hat relieved
by the results of the irienbership drive, and v;iil be Liore relieved in the
near future, the Board of Directors inust tackle at once the library problem,
because v/ithin a year or so, some of the students of the institution v/ill
be ready to do research vjorlc, and they must be given the opportunity to
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do this V7ork. It is true that a libr^i^ry is more than a collection of books*
The books nust be housed sone\;here and nust be cared for by somebody, but
the main thin^, &re the books, -iheii the books v/ill be here, it v;ill be ^
easy to convince the public to ^ive a certain sum of money for a library ^
building, but the first attempt should be made to secure books or money to .-^
buy books. This at:.empt should be i.iade at once. p
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The Reform Advocate, Wk. of Decem'ber I5, I923. Vol. 66, p.fiOO.
Through the efforts of Dr. Ahrah^.m Schecter of the Hehrew Theological College, f.
the Chicago Public Library in the ne?.r future will establish a department of
books in English on Jewish matters in the Chicago Public Library, Douglas
Branch.
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A JEV/ISH CIIY LIBRARY
(i]ditorial)
In eveiy large Jev/ish comnunity there is a Jev/ish city library that houses
a collection of Hebrew bo -ks and of Jev/ish literature in all languages, ^^t ^
present, there is no such institution in Ohicaco, and if a Chicaco Jew is ^
in need of a liebrev; or Jev/ish book, he must go to the Chicago public 'P
Library* The Chicago Public Library' has Jev/ish books, but not enough to C
fulfill the needs of the r^any educated Jews v/ho still evince an interest ^
in Jewish literature. A city like Chicugo ought to have a library of R
Hebrev; and Jewish books, and thus encourage Jfjwish erudition and Jei^ish y
literature. If a Jewish educator in Chicago v/ants to do some research
work, he simply cannot. It is impossible for one to purchase all the
necessary books, and the Chicago Public Library does not have the books
v/hich are indispensable for research in Jev/ish studies. A city like
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Chicago, v;hich lias four hundred thousand Jev/s, oucht to have a library in
a special buildin::. A Jev;ish library oucht to have its ovm home in Chicago.
The masses, hov/ever, are busy in their lodges v/ith sick benefits and
cemeteries, and the upper strata are busy v/ith charity, and there is
neither time nor money for educational v;ork.
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Daily Jev/ish Courier, July 30, 1914.
THE l^CESSITY OF A LIBI^AKY FOP T:3 CHICAGO EAEEIS,
Worthy Editor of the Courier;
I would like to call your attention to a thing which - as it seems to me -
is very inportant and perhaps very necessary. The thing is of great im-
portance and yet it isn't here. I feel it and I think there are many who
share the same opinion.
Chicago has a beatiful Hebrev; library containing modern literature, which
was founded twenty-four years ago under the name, "Schocri Shefas Aver.^
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Everybody knows that this is a great asset* It has yielded good results.
But unfortunately, there is no rabbinical literature. If one is in need
of such literature, it can not be had.
Knowing there are many books that are owned by individuals who make no use
of them, it would be a timely suggestion to establish such a society. A
large number of people will also know that we own invaluable treasuries of
knowledge and science. In this way, we will stop throwing sacred literature
unwittingly into garbage cans and alleys, which is not a novelty', and certainly
is a tragedy.
I believe that every individual will turn over his books, which are useless
to him, to the library. I also believe that the Chicago Jewish community
will be proud of such an institution.
Respectfully yours,
Rabbi Sleziarr, '.Pushkin
Rabbi of Congregation B'nai Joseph,
Chicago, 111.
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The Sentinel, Wk, of January 3, I919, Vols. 33-3^» P*2U. ^
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The Ladies Auxiliary of Temple Sholom have established the Ahram Hirsch- ^
"berg Reference Library in commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of p
HahM Hirschherg's occupancy of the pulpit. The library consists of refer-^
ence hooks on all subjects of Jewish interest including the Bible, Bibli- g
cal Science, Jewish problems, etc. It is hoped that in time, Ten^le Sho-
lom will have the most comprehensive Jewish reference library in the city.
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DOUGLAS PARK LIBRMY LEAGUE.
The rapid growth of the Douglas Park community sho^urs us the aesthetic
taste and the desire for a higher standard of living, which is innate
among Chicago Jews, who for years past have spent their lives in the
(Vest Side Ghetto, on Llaxwell and Jefferson streets* As soon as the
opportunity presented itself, the Jews pulled out of that district and
built up a beautiful community around Douglas Park. In a very short time,
many cultural institutions were built, such as synagogues, a Kosher hospitgj.,
an orphans home, a home for the aged, children's Hebrew classes, etc«
But the committee appointed by the city to look after the spiritual and
moral development of our youth, and whose aim and duty it is to furnish
libraries and other educational institutions for residents in the different
parts of the city, the Public Library Board, has entirely neglected our
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community, with a population of over 50>000 inhabitants. And furthermore
the community is still growing larger and larger* This is a district
that has ten public schools with an average of at least 1,000 in each
school* There is a high s chool also in the district. The Jewish people
of such a large district lose lots of time and are very much inconvenienced
by having to travel on more than one street car, to get to the main library
downtown for their book necessities.
The Poale Zion and the National tforkers Alliance have taken upon them-
selves to influence the Board of the Chicago Public Library to open up
a branch library on the West Side with enough reading rooms to accommodate
the Jewish inhabitants in this district. A committee for that purpose has
been appointed. Messrs. K« Mahmer and I. Stillman are at the head of this
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committee which is called the Douglas Library League ♦ This league has,
with its energetic hard work, gotten up a petition with over 5fOOO
names, which will be presented to the Library Board by Ur. Phillip Seaman,
the Superintendent of the Hebrew Institute*
The work of this league is more than appreciated by the citizens of this
district* All the public schools, high schools, and the Catholic schools
with all their superintendents are earnestly promising to cooperate with the
league in this undertaking* The Chicago press is also cooperating and
everyone is full of hope that our thickly populated Douglas Park district
will soon have the long desired branch library*
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Daily Jewish Courier, Apr. 16, 1914 •
THE SHORTAGE OF A LIBR.^Y.
The Public Library of Chicago, in recent years has conducted its affairs
on modern business principles* It publicizes its reading material and
seeks to attract an even larger number of children to its various branches
throughout the city. It takes pains to reach the masses who cannot come
to the local centers* First comes the downtown library and then memy
branches in different localities of the city. VVhen it is found that the
patronage is too small for the establishment of a branch library, it
opens up delivery stations and traveling libraries* vi'e are at a loss for
an explanation why the board of directors of this energetic institution
is neglecting the opening of a branch library in such a large section of
the city, as the Douglas Park neighborhood where there can be found many
thousands of Jewish children who have always shown their eagerness for
knowledge. Not only in this country, but in other countries also«
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The Jewish district begins on the east side of Douglas Park and runs along
the west side of 40th Ave* It is approximately twenty-five blocks in
length and ten blocks in width. Its population will run into the tens of
thousands who feel that they are being mistreated by the board of directors
of the Chicago Public Library. The board certainly does not fail to do
all it possibly can for many other neighborhoods in the city. This
district which is settled by a much larger population is very much
neglected* Je find that the public library has many interesting books,
such as German, Jewish-English, and much Jewish literature, too numerous
to mention, which can be utilized in a new library branch in the Jewish
district. So it is nothing but right and fair, that the Jews, who live in
the Douglas Park district and who always did their part in carrying the
burden of public duties should have the same library privileges as any
other part of the city* The nearest branch for the Jewish inhabitants of
the Douglas Park district is the Hebrew Institute. As even the most
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eager readers are not very anxious to take the long walk to the Hebrew
Institute; the result is that they get weaned a^ray from reading and they
spend their leisure time in other places which is not at all beneficial
and very oft^n detrimental to the upbuilding of the youth's character*
The Jewish public in the district feel the lack of a library very keenly
and claim that an injustice has been done to the Douglas Park district
by the board of directors of the Public Library*
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THE AIKUAL LSETING OF THE SKUCHRIE SF0S3 AVER.
Last Sunday night, the yearly meeting of the Shuchrie Sfoss Aver was
held in their library at 8lO Ashland Blvd. The secretaries read their
reports showing that in the year since they acquired their own building,
they have attained tremendous success. The most interesting report was that
given by the librarian, L'r. P. Dietch, who gave a complete account of the
books and the kind of readers that frequent the library; which books are
read the most, which the least, etc* This report is especially important
to those Jews who are interested in the plight of the Hebrew language in
America*
There was also election of officers*
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Chicago Heljre?; Institute OId server, November, I9I2.
Litrar^'.
Our liorar^,^ still remains one of the smallest in the city from point of view
of space. Ho^;vever in circulation and attendance it continues to hold its , i
own. The total attendance and circulation for the year were 20?>,131 (10S,lU0i^
and 37,511 respectively) as against 131,0UU (57i320 ^-nd 75,66U respectively)
last year. Mr. Lecler, lihrariaxi of the puhlic lihr&r^^ as well ?s Mr. Phe-
la.n, superintendent of the puhlic "branch lioraries, have appealed to our
committee on education for larger quarters. Thus f^-^r, however, vie ?^ere un-
alDle to comply with their request. Eowever, it is hooed that when our present
g;v^mnasium is moved to the new building, we mpy find it possible to arrange
for larger quarters. It will have to he at least two-thirds larger' th&n the
present room. The character of the literature circulated is very different
frorij what is found in other branch libraries. It is, we are informed, of a.
much more serious character and embraces almost all branches of knowledge.
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The Refona Advocate, Vol. 39, Wk. of June IS, IJIO, p.S27.
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The He'brer Literary Institute is an orgar-ization whose object is to main-C:::J
tain the Hetrew language and to propagate loyal t^^ and love for Judaism. %e
Institute suffered a great loss in the destruction "by fire of the Chicago
Hehrew Institute. A lihrary of 2,000 ^''olurres in several langijiages, all on
Jewish science and a collection of Jewish books on general subjects, vanished
in the flame c«
A young man, l^r. Ho sen, has donated 1,000 hooks and a beginning has thus been
made to rebuild the only Jewish librar;y^ in Chicago.
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Conner. June 17, 1910 WFA (ILL,) PROJ 30275
A Call To Bsbraists
We wish to azmoamce to the Chicago Jewish Public that the Hebrew Library*
which was destroyed in the Institute, will again be opened in the yery near
ftitTxre# A collection of one- thousand Hebrew books, the best Works of Hebrew
authors, was donated by the well-known scholar, Mr» 8. Hosen, from his personal
library,
i This and other smaller donations will form the nucleus of the new library.
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The Hebrew Library Committee woxild appreciate any donations of books in
Hebrew or any other language, so long as the books are of Jewish interest.
Those who have always desired to do something for the Hebrew^language can
now satisfy this yearning by piirchasisg or donating from their personal libraries,
books of Jewish interest*
We hope the Hebraists of Chicago will respond as generously as they can to
this very worthwhile project.
Bespectfully,
The Committee
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Courier. April 15, I909,
WHM THE PEOPLE SAY TOR A JEWISH LIBRAHY IN CHICAGO,
Dear Editor of the Jewish Courier: j
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The necessity of a Jewish center in Chicago, where different Jewish groups |
are ahle to get together and express their views on various topics, freely, '
and at the same time feel that they are in a Jewish, national atmosphere, I
has been solved hy the opening of the Hebrew Institute* This center has |
been recognized by all ri^t-thinking Jews as a necessary function in the
Jewish community here. But here, with the assistance of your paper, I wish \
to draw the attention of the officers of the Chicago Hebrew Institute tp an I
absolutely necessary department which ought to be added soon to the institu-
tion, and that is a Jewish library. It should be a collection of various
books, magazines, and newspeqpers, which should satisfy the mutual and spiri-
tual needs of the Jewish masses and of which they have been sadly lacking.
Grood Jewish literature cannot be obtained in every place. I have been a
frequent visitor to the Hebrew Institute; I have walked around the building,
but no sign of a library is to be found there. However, you will find
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there some unnecessary clu'bs and dance halls where hoys and girls get to-
gether and have a good time*
Respectfully yours,
B. Eatzen - USO Morgan street.
Dear Editor:
I read the article of Eabhi Holtzman of Brooklyn, N. !•, ahout the educa-
tion of Jewish children, and I think that the rahbi's plan is alright* But
how many times have already been written, and plans formulated, about the
pitiful neglect in giving the young generation a Jewish education? Look at
the ftentilesi How they take care of matters concerning the spirit, and the
religious education of their children.' They see to it that their religion
should be strengthened, while in our midst it is getting weaker and weaker.
It is appalling to think of how many thousands of grown-ups as well as
small children had or have no Jewish education at all, and Judaism is
entirely strange to them. Many of them even go so far as to ridicule and
to lau^ at anything dealing with Judaism. They laugh at it because they
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donH know anything dealing with Judaism. They have not learned a"bout our
history, our religion, and about our language. Our Jewish elders, parents
of children, are contrihuting money to the "building of more synagogues, hut
f for whom are they "building them? Only the older ones go there to worship
and to meet friends, hut no young people can he seen there. Why donH we
try to "build something for them?
The Hebrew Institute is also a Jewish training school, and as duch it should
have been the first to open such classes where a Jewish education should
particularly be given. Sood and competent Jewish teachers who understand
and are well versed in the English and Hebrew languages, and who have a
thorough knowledge in Jewish history from its inception to the present time,
should be intrusted with the .education of Jewish youth. They are the ones
who chould be capable of instilling enthusiasm and love to the Jewish people
and Judaism. Zionist clubs for children would not help anything. Only daily
classes where a national spirit will be present at all times, and where the
customs and mores of the Jewish people can be taught, will alleviate the
trouble.
Anna Gtoldberg.
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HEARD AND SEEN (continued)
The Public J^lbrary, after a great deal of coaxing by Jewish
Organizations, have finally purchased a number of books In the
Yiddish Language. Some of the finest Yiddish writers are represen-
ted In the collection numbering several hundred books. Directors
of the library state that If this practice proves popular, many
more books will be added to the present collection • We call upon
our Yiddish reading public to take advantage of this very opportunity
provided by the Chicago Public Library. Rememberl The more books
you read, the more variety of books you will be able to read
because the Chicago Public Library Is certain to Increase the
number of Yiddish books If a favorable response Is forth-coming
from the Yiddish Bo6k lovers.
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Sinai Congregation, Executive Board, Minutes, May 8, 1893*
The Committee on (Semitic) Library Fond, through the president, reported
having received in suhscription, the sum of $5flOO#
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Sinai Congregation, Executive Board, Minjites, August lU, lg93«
Letter of Prof. Wm. R. Harper to the president (J. L. Oatzert) accepting the
appointment of memher of the Committee to purchase hooks for the Semitic li-
brary, and acknowledging '•the magnificent gift which you thus present to the
university" was read and ordered filed.
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The Reforir; Advocate, Wk, of April 8, 1P>93. p.lSC, B
The interided contribution of Sinai Congregation to a fund for the establish-
ment of a Semitic Library will be hailed with delight by all members of the Uni-
versity, Hitherto the students have been hampered in their investigations, ow-
ing to lack of books and without a well equipped library no scholarly research
is possible. This action on the part of Sinai v;ill insure the success of Semitic
studies and make the University as it is intended, the center of such studies
in this country^
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JS^VISH
^BRARY GIFTT"
M« David Uontezinos has presented his library comprising 8,000 volumes, to
the Beth Hamedrash, belonging to the Portuguese congregation at Amsterdam^
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HANDSOrOi: DOKATIOi: TO 0\jR PUBLIC LIBMRY. -^
The followinf^ letter from >'r. Carl Wolfsohn, the eminent -nipnist of ChiC'^^o,
hrs (C^iven the Piihlic Lihrar^' of Chicpfro, the Ir^te Beethoven Society's vpIu-
^^hle imisic scores of e^^inent aoithors, which hv>? sxi intrinsic vF-lne of rt
lerst S?,500
Mr. Adolr)h :!oses
De??r Sir:
The Lihr^ry of the Beethoven Society, which hrs heen -nlf^ced p,t my disposi-
tion by the Board of Directors of thrt society, I have held for several ye?rs,
vraitinf^ for fn on-oortr.nity to ^refent it to a ner musicrl society whose only
and r)rinci-^al aim should "be the Richest in Art. As no such o--oortunity
■oresent'^. itself and is even not visible in the nerr future, I be^^ you to
renuest the Board of Directors of the Public Librr^r^' to accent it as a gift
on m^^ D?^:rt, to pn institution fostering that, which throuv*^ my v;hole life
had h?id mj^ deer^est sympathy, - The advancement ?Xid culture of m.ind rnd soul.
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The Oncident, March ?3 , \m%.
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Sho^jld ?t any time the loan of the worlds of the Beethoven Library rs^ir.t the ^3
nev7 as well as no-' existing chorrl {societies, it ^-oiild fully meet my rashes,
pjid an oh.iect ?=ttPinec3 I always had in view.
Carl Wolfsohn
March 9, V^'^^
Chicr-^o.
II. CONTRIBO-
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ACTIVITIES
B. Avocational and Intellectual
2. Intellectxial
b. Museums
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Chicago Jewish Chronicle, November 3f 1933 •
OPEN NATUR.^ HISTORY MUSEUl! AT J. ?• I.
Last Sunday the Jewish People's Institute opened its ICuseum of Natural
History, which was presented to the Institute by Samuel Bornstein, who
was personally responsible for the gathering of the material contained
in the exhibit, consisting of more than 3>000 pieces*
It has been called a miniature Field Museum, for it contains sample
exhibits in natural history and anthropology in a measure similar to
that found in the Field Museum. This Museum will offer an excellent
opportunity to nearly a quarter of a million people living within welk*
ing distance of the Institute to become acquainted with the wonders of
nature •
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The institute vrill be located i::- The uld i^'ino Arts 'iuildin^, an«:': v/ill be
naraed after Julius Hoseixvuld. 'rhe old ririe Arts • uildiiLj, in Jackson P'-i"k,
will undor^jo a co..iplete chan:;e, the v;or!c to start Ju..e 1, The b.dldin;; v/lll
be occupied by the Julius Hosenv/ald r.usea.. of Industry accordinr: to the an-
nouncement made by '.aldei-iar .-'aeMpfert, directo*:* of the l!useum. Julius
Ho'^.env;ald*s contribution of •;5, 000, 000 together vdth the '5,000,000 secured
by a bond issue of the h^outh rarl: uoir.a:ssion riade t' is projo
:)Ossible.
The achievements of industry up to the yresent v:il?. be represented b^^ models,
v/hich v;ill shov; the ''technical pro^-re^s of mankind'* in historical order.
:any itoris for por/ianent exhibiti -n jiave already arrived; Oae of these is
the apToaratus used in niea^urin^^ the veloeitv c:" li^ht, an invention of i'rofes-
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ichelson, of the university of uhica^o.
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The Reform Advocate^ 'i^eek of March 2, 1929^ Volume 77, Page 109.
For yeers it has been the idea of Philip Semant general director of the -^
Jewish People Institute, to establish in Chicago a museum of Jewish an- '^
tiquities. The museiim is now open and contains dozens of art "objects \^
brought from the old Jewish cities of Poland, Galiciaf Germany, Italy and
Palestine.
Chas. Shaffner, one of Chicago's oldest residents, is responsible for the
purchase of many of the object s#
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The Refora Mvooate. Vol* 75» p. 406, Wk* of May I2t 1928# ':^
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At a moeting recently held at the Jewish People Institute a new organization v;
was formed to be known as the Jewish .Ibis eum Association of Chioago« Its cdm J^
is to oreate in Chicago a Jewish art center which shall have the following
departments: (1) A gallery for paintings and sculptures of Jewish artistSt
(2) A library of graphics^ for impressions of etchings and wood-cuts of
Jewish engravers, (3) An art libraryt for books cmd resecurch material on
Jewish art and artists, (4) A museum of antiquities to contcdn treasures
of the Synagogue #
Ur« Todras Oeller, the well known Jewish artist, was elected acting director
of the newly formed association*
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Dally Jewish Courier. J^rll 8, 1909.
GREAT E3CHIBITI0N AT THE HEBREHT INSTITUTE
Mr* Harry Lipsky V/ants to Acquaint the Jewish Publlo
of Chicago with the Riohes card Life of a
Large Area of the United States
ALL ARE EXPECTED
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To aoquednt the Jewish masses of this city with the development of oommerce
and industry of the West, and to show the steps one must take in order to
work oneself up, is the last plan to be carried out at the Hebrew Institute*
The creator of this plan is Mr« Harry Ilpsky, the associated superintendent
of the institution* Mr* Upsky is arranging an exhibition for which he is
gathering numerous pictures representing in graphic form the wealth of the
various states in the Wast, and he will be t^tere to explain to the visitors
the meaning of these pictures*
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In this undertaking Mr* Llpsky received the cooperation of the large
publishing housest most of the railroad compeoiiest mine ownerst manu*
faoturers, and farmer Sy cuKi from all those who have been olosely connected
with the rapid growth of the wealthy regions in the country*
Most of the pictures, and valuable materials linked with them, necessary
to make this exhibition a success, have already been collected by Mr*
Lipsky, and in several days an announcement will be made when the opening
will take place*
Ihe esdiibition at the Hebrew Institute will be called: "Industrial etnd
Educational l&iseum*" Ihrough the pictures, maps, and literary works which
are being gathered for this occasion, each visitor will get some idea of
the activities and life of the Americans in the West, as well as to get a
glimpse into the lives of those who live in the new states of Texas,
Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Monteuia* The visitor will be shown,
among other things, the development of various Industries, such as horti-
culture, sugar plantations, cattle raising and modern farming*
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"To Jews, especially, this exhibition should be of great Interest," Mr*
Llpsky explained to a reporter of the Jewish Courier • "This should par-
ticularly be of Interest to our newly Immigrated brethren* The main
purpose Is to draw the attention of the public to the life and activities
that go on In the far and wide regions of the V/est, and the opportunities
one can get by going away from the large and densely populated Merlcan
cities, and to look for a place to settle where the opportunities for
betterment are much brighter*"
Mr* Llpsky think^i that this exhibition would do much good for the Jewish
masses, and he hopes that it would be visited by all Jews in Chicago*
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At the meeting of the Board, Mr. Becker spole on the work of the V,
Jewish Telegraphic Agency and its importance to world and American Jewry. He -j
then introduced Mr. Jexsob Landau, representative of the J. T. A. who presented
the work of the Agency in covering throughout the world news of importsnce to
the Jews,
Not only has the Associated Press and the Reuter Agency unqualifiedly ac-
cepted and paid for the news items which the Agency furnished them, but the ac-
tive distribution of such news has "been a protective force to the Jewish com-
munities of Eastern Europe.
He stated that the Agency had a gross "budget of some $250,000 against
which it had an internal income of $125,000 leaving a deficit of about $125,000
which had to be made up by contributions. MeB8rs. Felix and Paul Warburg.
Mortimer L. Schiff and Julius Rosenwald among others had for a number of years
generously contributed to the Agency. The American Jew! sh Committee ha.d inves-
tigated the conduct of its affairs very thoroughly and was so convinced of the
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importance of the Agency to Jewry that it had departed from its previous \^
practice and had endorsed and sponsored a fund raisir.g campaign for the Agen- \3
cy at a time when the Committee itself was in great need of fund?;.
Mr. Becker then emphasized the fact that the Chicago Community had not
been doing its share in regard to the Agency and other national organizations
and that it was the duty of the Board to see that ChiCr'^go participated end contri-
buted its proper share to all such national ajid international activities.
Messrs Kline and Wormser pointed out that the problem c^n only he solved
"by creating a fund for this purpose. The Executive Director remarked that
such a fund was in contemplation as soon as conditions permitted.
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Throu/;;:^ the courtesy of David K* Jackson, president of the Lincoln Park Coin-
riiissioners, arran-^^ments are no\7 under v/ay to make this historiCcil event a
nost menorahle one in the annals of the Jcvs of Chicago^
C-overnor Len Small will he the guest of ^>onor and Senator John Dailey of
Peoria, an authority on Illinois' early history, will make the principal
address •
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On Sunday Cctoher 3, Chicf^^o Day, the iJerz of Chicago and particularly the
menherc of the Je-^rish Historical Society of Illinois and their fairiilies v/ill
colehrate the dedication of a memorial t'^hlet in Lincoln Park, markin.^ the <5
location of the fir?t Je^7ish cemetery in Illinois and the entire ITcrth^vest
in 1347, Sir^hty years b{:o a group of men "brought from the city a. tract of
land, which is novr Lincoln Park, for !i^'40.C3 and converted it into a Beth
Halr/orath, It v;as the first corpor-te act of the Jews of Chicago, acting
in unison for the entire Jewish comim.Tnity, small as it was.
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Of the research v^ork of the Jev/ish ^Tistorical Society there seems to
be no end. The staff of the Society has been busy going over the original
records, m'any of v;hioh have not seen the light of day for seventy-five
years •
Thousands of questionnaires h. ve been mailed out to men and women of
Chio^'tgo, who have helped to make history. The r^^sults have been more
than gratifying, and after a complete check of all the material, the book
will be ready for press*
Those v/ho have been privilegea to see the manuscript and the illustrations
are uneuiimous in asserting that not only will it be an inspiration for
the present generation, but vdll be a guiding light for many generations
to oome*
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The American Society for the Advancement of the Hebrew University
will hold an open meeting on February 4th • This society Is
unique In that Its membership Is limited to professional people
and university graduate s« It Is In the final process of
organization and the next meeting will witness the election of
permanent officers*
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AMERICAN SOCIBTT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITT
(In English)
A elub composed of Jewish professional people has been organized recently In
the Interests of the Hebrew University In Palestine* The formation of such
a club seems to be very timely Just now to Judge by the response which has
been evoked at the various meetings already held* The club fills a distinct
place In the coomunlty* Since there are, no doubt ^ a great many idio have
been eagerly awaiting the formation of Just such an organization, an open
meeting has been planned for next Sunday* A social hour will follow the
meeting* A cordial Invitation Is extended to €dl Interested to come Sunday x}^
evening, February 4th, at Stelnway Hall* /Editor* s note: This article Is In ^^
English originally* It has not been edited In the usual mannerj»7*
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ANNUAL LEETING OF THE
JE1,VISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
A GREAT SUCCESS
The annual meeting of the Jewish Historical Society of Illinois took place
last night in the Rose Room of the Morrison Hotel. Approximately one hun- ^
dred and fifty of the most prominent Jews of Chicago were present* A fish ^
dinner was served, Alexander Akimoff , of the Petrograd Opera House, sang f^
some operatic arias and some Jewish folk songs. He has a powerful but >I7
sweet voice and he made a hit. He was accompanied by Miss Miriam Firstenberg, ^
the celebrated pianist. Stereopticon pictures were then shown of the ^
development of Chicago and the part the jews had played in it; the explana- ^
tions were given by Professor A. A. Friedlander.
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The speakers were: Judge Harry M. Fisher, Jacob M. Loeb, James Davis,
M. E. Greenebaum, B. Horwich, and Nathan D. Kaplan. S. J. Rosenblatt was
chairman.
In speaking of the purpose of the gathering, Mr. Rosenblatt pointed out the
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difficult work that had been done during the past five years by Mr. H. L. Meites
to gather material for the history of the Jews in this state, Mr. Rosenblatt
declared that every Jew would be privileged to own the book that is soon to
be published. Those present showed their great interest in this enterprise ^
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S. J. ROSENBLATT SL^ilCTED PRESIDENT
OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
At the offices of Mr. S. J. Rosenblatt, in the First National Bank Building,
a meeting of the members of the Jewish Historical Society of Illinois was held.
The following were elected officers: S. J. Rosenblatt, president, Jacob M.
Loeb, vice-president. Judge Harry Fisher, vice-president, H. L. I'eites, record-
ing secretary, LI. N. Reisenard, financial secretary, M. E. Greenebaum, treasurer, g
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The group decided to undertake at once the issuance of The History of The Jews g
in Chicago, in honor of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the first Jewish c^^
settlement in Chicago. The first Jewish public prayers in Chicago took place
on the High Holidays, seventy- five years ago. This event will be commemorated
with appropriate ceremonies this year.
On Thursday night, March 2, a dinner will be given at the Morrison Hotel, the
purpose of viiich is to awake the interest of men and women who are active in
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social work, and to induce them to become members of the Historical Society.
After dinner, a lecture will be delivered with the aid of stereopticon pictures,
which will show the accomplishments of Jews in the development of Chicago*
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The Jewish Historicpl Society of Illinoi? met Pt the office of S. J. Rosen- i^
hlntt pnd elected the follo^^dn^^ officers; President, S, J. Rosenhlptt; Vice-
President, J^coh. v.. Loeh; Vice-President, Jud^e Hprry Iv.:, Fisher; Recordin^p: "^
Secretary, H. L. K.eites; Financi?! Secretary, lieyer Rosengprd; Treasurer, !,', I5r»
E. Greenebpum,
The first efforts of the or,?;.'»ni?rtion rill be to launch a camrjai;*^ for members
to the Historical Society and to publish "The Histor;v^ of the Jews of Illinois,"
which is being com;iiiled for a number of years and is now nearin^ coirpiletion.
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Daily Jev/ish Coiirier^ Nov. 5, 1920.
LELAMED BNAI YEHDDAH
"Lelamed Bnai Yehudah" is the nane of a new Jewish organization on the West
Side, vdiose aim is to study Jewish history throughout the centuries of Jewish
suffering* This organization was foxinded by Rabbi Isaac Kaplan of Congregation
Agudath Jacob Anshe Kroz, emd is sponsored by the Adas Bnai Israel, an organi-
zation founded eight years ago to foster observance of the Sabbath. Meetings g
are held every Tuesday evening at the Congregation Agudath Jacob on West 15th ""
Street and South Homan Avenue, \*iere part of the evening is to be spent in group g
study of Jewish history^ A speaker ?rill conclude the evening's program with an c^
address on some Jewish question or topic.
Large public meetings will be held November 14, 28, and December 12, 1920, in
order to acquaint the Jewish people with the purpose of the organization.
Rabbis S. Grlick, Isaac Kaplan, A. Cardon, A. Fraum, and M. Fineberg have promised
to help the organization. The charter is still open and all ?4io are interested
are v/elcoide to join.
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Daily Jev/ish Courier > liay 15, 1918.
PROLIINSriT JEWS ELECTED TO TIIE EXECUTIVE BOARD
OF HISTORIC/O. SOCIETY
More than three hundred of the most prominent Jews of Chicago came to the
meeting at Sinai Center yesterday, and heard the report of the special
committee on bylaws for the new Jewish Historical Society of Illinois.
After the report, members of the Executive Board were elected. This board
will consist of thirty- three members, twenty-four of whom will be from
Chicago and nine from the rest of the state.
The Chicago and Cook County members are: IJrs. Benjamin Davis, J. Davis,
E. B. Felsenthal, Oscar Foreman, Henry L. Frank, M. P. Ginsburg, M. E.
Greenebaum, Dr. Emil G. Hirsch, Nathan D. Kaplan, Llax Klee, Adolph Krause,
Sidney Loeb, Julian \h Llack, H. L. IJaites, Lessing Rosenthal, Julius
Rosenwald, Philip Seraan, Samuel Philipson, Llax Shulman, Edward Selz,
Rabbi S. Silber, Dr. Joseph Stolz, Llrs. Julius Stone, and Dr. A. B.
Yudelson. Next Monday the Executive Board will hold its first meeting
and elect officers.
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Dr. Emil G. Hirsch addressed the gathering on the importance of history.
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PiSliUEOT JSTJISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS BEING
FOUNDED IN CHICAGO TODAY
This evening a permanent Jewish Historical Society will be foiinded, which v/ill
contribute to the century jubilee of our state a printed report of the accomplish-
ments of Jews to the success of the State of Illinois in these fev/ generations.
The meeting will be held at eight o'clock in the evening at the Chicago Historical
Society Building, Dearborn and Ontario Streets. For the benefit of those present,
the rich museum of the Society will be open from seven until ten-thirty, enabling
everybody to view the eintiques and valuable articles v;hich are to be found there.
Dr. Otto L. Schmidt, president of the Illinois Centennial Commission and Vice-
president of the Chicago Historical Society will address the meeting on the very
interesting theme: "The Jewish Pioneers '.Thom I Knew."
The xvell-known Jewish banker, M. S. Greenebaum, has agreed that his father.
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Elias Greenebaum, the oldest Jew in Illinois, should be the honorary president
of the Jewish Historical Society, which will be founded this evening. !ar.
Elias Greenebaum is ninety-five years old.
All those who are interested in Je?:ish history in general, and the history of
Jews of Illinois in particular, are invited to the meeting.
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IlLJLNOiS CELEBRA.TES lODAY IIS HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY
One hundred years ago today, our State of Illinois was Incoirporated In the
United States and this reunion will be celebrated with great pomp and splendor^
The holiday began yesterday at Springfield, the capital of the State, and will
be continued a few days later in Chicago*
Mr. Hyman L. Meltes of the Jewish Historical Society of Illinois was Invited
to this celebration* He left yesterday for Springfield*
The Jewish Historical Society will publish for this occasion~the Staters
century jubilee-- a great work about the part played by Jews in the establish-
ment, development, and growth of the State of Illinois* This work will be the
most colossal and complete ever published by Jews, as well as a beautiful con-
tribution for the great holiday*
Friday evening, a great holiday meeting will be held, and a lecture given about
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The Sentinelt Volumes 27-28; Teek of December 14, 1917. Page 6. o
At a meeting held last week in the Sherman Hotel, H« L« Meites, secretary (^;^'
of the Jewish Historical Society of IllinoiSf artnounced that the society will
dedicate a tablet upon the site where the first Minyan was held in Chicago
on Yom Kippur, 1845»
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The Chicago Professions^. Men's Jewish League, consisting of 100 Jewish
doctors, dentists and druggists, was organized last week. The hody will
be a unit of the National Jewish Congress, an organization which will
attempt to participate in the peace conference of European nations at the
close of the war. Dr. ^yman Cohen is chairman of the League and the tem-
porary committee includes Dr. Louis J. Pritzker, Dr. George Halperin and
Dr. Henry Trankel.
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At the Mississippi River Valley Medioal Association conference in Gin- \p
oinnati last week, Dr« Gustave Kolesoher of the Michael Reese Hospital r3
staff exhibited four patients who had been clinically cured of cancer ^
and v^ose cases at first had been regarded as hopeless* This was the
first announcement of the success of Dr« Kolescher's treatment made to
the public. It is the opinion of Dr. G, L» Perusse, superintendent of
Michael Reese* that almost any case of incipient cancer ceoi be stopped.
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The Heforir. Advocate. Vol. 38, ?/k. of Aug. 2r?, I309. p.3f. %
Chicago Is to have an institution for medical research si^nilar to the
one founded in N. Y, hy Joh^n D. Rockefeller. The nev/ institute is the ^^
gift of Mrs. Kelson Morris and the sun of $250,000, which is needed for
the erection and complete furnishings of the hospital, has heen donated
"by y.er as a me^iorial to her hushand. It V7ill he knov/n as the Nelson Mor-
ris Memorial Institute of Medical Research and will "be connected rith the
Michael Reese Hosriital.
The plans for the nev "building., which are heing drawn ty Richard S. Schmidt,
will he rer.d^^ for Mrs. Morris' inspection the latter part of Sept. Work
will hegin as soon as these plajns are approved. It is hoped the Institute
will he ready for occupency hy next Spring.
The buildings will he constructed according to the ideas of Dr. Jairies W.
Johling, chief pathologist of Michael Reese Hospital endi iintil recently
pathologist at the Rockefeller Institute.
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^e Zeta Mu Phi Ifedioal Fraternltyt whioh is how meeting at the Hebrew In- ^
8titute«ha8 recently affiliated with the AlejAi Tod He Fraternity* The former^
Wi^-^^'^^^'-'^^^^^^G^^^^^ in Chicago about six years agOf aUd now has chapters in all the
leading medical colleges of the country • Its aim is the stimulation of intere^
in the solution of Jewish problems among medical students euid physicians^^ #^
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J According to Dr« Max Kerny originator of the idea, the purpose of the more- i
r ment is to form one strong federation with a common object^^the elevation
; of the standard of Jewish students*
Plans are now on foot for the publication of a magjizine to be known as the
Zeta Mu Phi Heralds which is to be strictly Jewish in nature*
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Dr« Benjamin H. Breakstone and Carroll A* Teller* > "' ^
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The Jdwish Culture Association of Chicago is the name of a new organiza- ^
tion for the purpose of promoting a better knowledge of Jewish history and lit-
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On Saturday, Fe"brupry U, 1911» The Sentinel mPde itp> anr»eprrjice in Jewish "^.
Chicago. Louis Berlin and Ahrf^haTn L. ^e^ber ?'ere puhli^^her?. and they promised ^^.
a wee^rly journal devoted to Je^vish interest. On its first ^^ppearance it con- *^
tained the followin^^ arinouncerient : "We intend to puhlish for an intelligent
JeT'ish public, a Jetvish newsraper devoted to its interests, ?rithout re/rard to
the particul'^r class to v^hich the reader may helonr^. In loroirdsin/T that we shall
discuss many Jerish questions, we Y^^^^ in mind that this term is hroad enough
to include questions rela.tin^ to Jev^s reformed and orthodox, or the Jews, who
have equal resrect for hoth and all classes. The fact remains that however
differentiated amon^?; them.selves they may he, Jews have majiy interests in common,
aJid the chief events affectin,^ one class affect no less the others,"
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The Reform Advocr'te, September 12, I93I, Vol. 82, p. 152.
ANftLO- JEWISH PUBLICATIONS.
In the early eighties, Chicago Jewry was hlessed with five puhlicptions in
English, and one or two in German, I'lost of them were "weeklies," "but "weaklings"
in hody and spirit. The only two which survived to the perioa v^here iny story
"begins were the Occident and the Israelite and soon the Occident too, passed into
oblivion.
The Occident went out of existence quietly and no one felt its loss. No o"bituary
was written aJid no lamentrtion was chajated. Thus the oldest Jewish publication
in English, at the T>resent tiir.e, is the Chicp^frp Israelite, It was founded in
188^, and was the lepp-tirriate offspring of the American Israelite, founded "by
Dr, Isaac Mayer Wise and originally'' published in Cincinnati, ?or maJiy years the
publication was mensf^ed. and edited 'by Leo V'ise, who wrote under the pseudonym of
"Nickerdom," and who was the son of Dr, Isaac I'ayer Wise, A'bout fifteen years
ago, the capable Miss Iv'ollie OshermaJi acquired owner shir; of the paper and since
then has been in managing editor and publisher.
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The Grrowth of Jewish Chicago.
Forty-Two Years' Recollections* ?jr Philip P* Bregstone. "^-^^
WIELDSRS OF THE PEN.
To the uninitiated it may he surprising to learn that a Yiddish newspaperman
requires a hroader education than r, newspaper writer in any other language.
He must know Yiddish, the language in which he writes; tc have a thorough
knowledge of Yiddish he must know Hehrew, It is essential that he speak the
tongue of the country in which he resides and those of Russia and Poland,
since the heart of Jewry lies in those two countries. It is therefore no
exaggeration to say that the average Yiddish reporter is "by far superior in
intelligence, education, and general information, to the average writer on any
other newspaper.
The anry of writers who now wield the pen for the two Chicago Yiddish dailies,
the Courier and the Forward, are all seasoned men who display extraordinary
skill in all departments. Besides Zolotkoff , Melamed, and Loehner, we find
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on the editorial staff of the Courier, Dr. A» M. Margolin, who for the past \^
twenty-three years has been demonstrating his ability in every field of journal—f^^
istic and literary endeavor. He abandoned a medical career that he might take ^^
to the pen. Dr. Margolin was bom in Bobruisk, province of Minsk Russia, on
May 5t ISSU* He comes of a family where wealth, culture, and Jewish scholar-
ship abide in close harmony. After he completed a general course of Jewish
education in a Cheder and Yeshivath, at the age of sixteen, he wandered out to
Plotzk. There he made his home with a relative, A. J. Papirna, one of the
first neo-Hebraic publicists and critics. P^irna prepared Margolin for the
seventh class gymnasium. In May 1905t he graduated with honors. His inten-
tions were to enter the University of Warsaw and major in mathematics, but the
political disturbances of the students at that particular period caused him
to change his mind and instead he entered the medical school of the Berlin
University. Pour years later he commenced the practice of medicine and for
two years he was house doctor in the clinic of Dr. Schwarts, in Karlsbad.
In 191^* he came to London, England, and for three months he was connected with
a German hospital, until the outbreak of the war. His experience as a Russian
subject residing in England and being a conscientious objector as a matter of
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principle is very interesting. His lot was thrown together with men of the ^
type of Tchicherin, now Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Soviet Government,
hut then a political refugee in London, In 1917» Dr. Margolin was arrested a
on charges of preaching pacifism, but a week later wa.s discharged and he emi-
grated to New York; six months after his arrival in New York, in Octoher of the
seme year, he cajne to Chicago to join the editorial staff of the Courier where
he has heen ever since, Dr, Margolin "began his first endeavor in the field of
journalism in 1903f hy contributing to Hebrew and Hussian publications. His
first Yiddish attempts appeared in the Warsaw Yolkszeitung of the same year.
Since then he has contributed to almost every leading Yiddish newspaper and
magazine published in Europe, He translated Henrj^ Bernstein^ s drama, "Samson"
from French into Yiddish, He writes well in every branch of journalism and
literature; essays on social, political, moral, and esthetic subjects, humor,
poetry, and historical sketches, but his principal field is criticism and re-
views of the drama. In 1911» he married Clara Bleichman, a well-known dramatic
star on the Yiddish stage. Besides the daily articles in the Courier, and his
work as Chicago correspondent for the New York Day, he is engaged in gathering
material for a history of the Yiddish Theater and I know no writer who is as
fit for the task as Dr, Margolin, His review of a Yiddish drama reminds one
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of a review by James Gi"bleous Honeker of one of Ibsen's dramas. He is all em-
bracing.
Solomon Greenblau has been on the Cour i e r staff for the past twelve years. He
was born in I876, in a small town in Lithuania. He attended Cheder and later
graduated from the City Normal School of Jacobstadt, Courland. He prepared
himself for the Gymnasium and successfully passed the entrance examination,
but was refused admittance because of the "numerus clausus." He went to War-
saw and became a bookkeeper and later engaged in business for himself. In
I90U, he emigrated to London and for the first time tried his hand at journal-
ism. He worked on several London Yiddish newspapers. In 1909* he came to
Chicago and began to write for the Yiddishe Prebse| the daily published by
Liebling. Shortly afterwards he became city editor of the Jewish Labor World;
when this publication merged with the Jewish Forward, Greenblau joined the
staff of the Jewish Courier. He writes in an essayistic style and has pro-
duced many short stories, monographs of historic men and women and biographi-
cal sketches of many literary characters.
Morris Indritz is one of the younger writers. He was born July I5, IS90, in
Courland, Hussia, now the Republic of Latvia. He descended from a Chassidic
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family and it is obvious from his writings that he journeyed to the '•Rahhi^ on G
many occasions, in the company of his father, Naphtoly Indritz, when Morris was \^,
still a youngster. The mystic soul wliich comes to him as a heritage, has ah- "^^
sorhed the spirit of modernism, "blending harmoniously into a marvelous "background
for his fluent and docile pen. His daily stories of Chassidic life which ap-
pear in the Courier, and the interesting voltune which he had published some
four years ago, under the title "In the Tents of H. B. D," in which he gathered
the many legends and stories woven ahout the lives of the "Miracle Makers" are
told in a splendid style, with a fine ima^nation, sincere sympathy, and much
gusto. These stories find a large and appreciative reading public.
The finest work tendered by Kalmen Marmor in the literary field was done while
he was a resident of Chicago, for here he was removed from the New York "Kibbit-
zarnies," the influence of which was hardly conducive to the best results of a
genius of his type. Marmor is a man of vast learning and great erudition; an
independent thinker, a dreamer of the highest type, possessing a rare imagina-
tion and a keen vision which penetrates the veiled vistas and above all, he
knows how to give expression to his thoughts and phrases them in a most delight-
ful manner. When Marmor first came .to this country, Yehoash, the Yiddish poet,
dedicated a poem to him. I^ appreciation for the poet and for the subject of
his inspiration gave me sufficient courage to attempt to translate the poem.
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from Yiddish into English. The title of the poem is "Dream on, Friendl"
The comMnation of a scholarly and philosophical mind coupled with a fine poetic
vision is a rarity in the world's literature* Manror is the happy possesr.or of
"both; he is a thinker and a poet. His greatest fault is that he is too often
carried away "by lofty ideals and becomes the propagandist and thus ceases to "be
the artist, for the one is incompatible with the other.
The editorial staff of the Forward is composed of Jacob Siegel, city editor;
Morris Ziskind, labor editor; and Jonas %)ivak, Dr. Z. Lorber, M. Bogdansl^,
Morris Tolchin, and Samuel Samd, who are all feature writers, and each in his
own masterly way. The opportunities for a writer on the Forward, are more
limited than are those of the Courier. The latter is regarded as being ex-
tremely conservative in its editorial policy and caters to the most orthodox
elements in Jewry, but every writer of the staff enjoys the fullest freedom to
write on any subject he deems proper and in any manner that pleases him best.
The Forward is ostensibly a Socialist publication and as such is presumed to
be radical in its tendencies, and progressive in its policies, but its writers
are denied the freedom granted to the members of the staff of the Courier.
They are strictly disciplined and are forced to follow a certain policy, any
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deviation from which meets with severe disapproval* This policy is highly-
Justified for two reasons: A newspaper representing certain party principles,
a philosophy of life and all that concerns the adjustment of a social order and
an economic system must he uniform; it can tolerate no contradictions or vari-
ance of opinions. The second reason for the necessity of uniformity and dis-
cipline is that the main office of every Yiddish Forward in the United States
is in New York and there is one editor-in-chief over all of them, in the per-
son of Ah# Cahn, whose stainp must be home on every paper. No one excepting
himself is permitted to review a book, a drama, or a work of art. It is obvious
therefore that the members of the staff must content themselves with cramping
limitations and restrictions. They are deprived of the opportunity to develop
individuality, the foundation on which alone all art is built. And yet the
staff of the Forward is composed of a group of writers, all of whom are highly
talented and a few endowed with even more than that. Zislcind, Siegel, and Samd
display a great capacity for real newspaper work and would be extremely useful
on any daily American paper.
Jonas Spivak possesses not only a fine talent for journalism, but he also mas-
ters a splendid literary style and is blessed with a fine imagination. A
volume from his pen, containing some very delightful and original sketches of
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Chassidic life is soon to come off the press. Knowing how vividly and with
what poetic realism he portrays a sul^ject; and having "been privileged to have
read some of the stories from his manuscrir)t, I am sure that this volume will
find a great market among the readers of Yiddish.
Dr. Z. Lorher is an essayist; he presents his subjects on ethics, social science,
and political econoqy in a smooth flexible manner, easy to digest and compre-
hensive, not too heavily overloaded with foreign words and phrases, as is usual-
ly the custom with those writers who try to overawe their readers with their
knowledge and erudition. He lays no great claims and makes no pretenses; he de-
livers all he undertakes to give to his readers.
M. Bogdansky may he placed in the same category; he too writes in pn essayistic
style, hut often tries his hand in a lighter vein, not without success.
Morris Tolchim is one of the younger writers and very modern in style. His
mind runs towards all the novelle; the short story would he his real field. He
loiows how to tell a story effectively and his tales are very realistic in form
Slid, substance. All in all they are an able set of young men and every one of
them is a '^social Socialist."
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Leon Zolotkoff , who was arnong the first Yiddish journalists in America, is
also widely regarded as one of its most eminent ones. Out of the forty-three
years which hf. has spent in this land, he hss given at least forty to Chicago,
The Courier was not the only medium through which he emitted the hrilliput
sparks of his intellect. He was responsible for bringing many other Yiddish
dailies and weeklies into being: The Yiddish Tageblatt, Die Yiddishe G-azetten
vun die West, Per Yiddisher Call, and the Jewish Record, Of all these publica-
tions, Zolotkoff was the first editor. Throughout his journalistic career he
pursued the sajne policy which is characterized by a strong devotion to Jev/ish
nationalism, a tendency to guide his readers to?;ards the higher and finer as-
pects of life, and a tone of dignity v^xi^^ distinction. If we are to accept the
American standard of journalism, Zolotkoff might not be caJled a journalist.
His style is too fine and delicate, his imagination too strong, his humor too
subtle, his metaphors are too nicely colored, there is too much flourish to his
sentences, the whole is too finely polished, in short it is much too literary
to be determined journalism. If I were to make comparisons, I can think of no
other stylist than Lord Macaulay, with whom to liken Zolotkoff, the only differ-
ence being that the latter perhaps gives less attention to polish and is not
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quite as perfect a.s the Englishman, Besides, Zolotkoff is less the artist
and more the idea.list. He is no space-filler, he writes only when he has
something of importance to say, with the result that he produces a composi-
tion whose meaning is unmistakably definite, complete, and incisive.
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The Agency was organized 10 years ago and consists of two distinct organi-
zations, 1} The Jewish Daily Bulletin, published in this country and probably '
the best news medium for Jewish news from all parts of the world* 2) The Agency
itself, which functions somewhat like the Associated Press in this country, the
Reuter Agency in England and the Havas Agency in France* It has representatives
gathering news in all important Jewish centers and sells it to newspaper services
in this emd other countries* In this manner it obtains about half of its expenses*
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The Agency started the year 1931 with a deficit of $30,000* Together with
its 1931 needs is will be obliged to raise over $100,000* The Agency obtains
money from individuals and from several community chests* Mr* Rosenwald gives
$10,000 a year and the Schiff and Warburg families $25,000*
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The Agency is a powerful instrument for the Jews. This has been exempli-!
fied by the situation in Rumania during the past few years. During the Palesti"-
nian riots in 1929 it was of great service to Jewry in spreading quickly the ^\
actual facts. -
There is a particular need for the news service of the Agency at the present
time with anti-Semitism becoming so strong in Germany. The American Jewish
Committee made a careful investigation of the conduct of the Agency, gave it its
unqualified endorsement and stated that it was being efficiently conducted*
These facts on the J. T. A. were followed by considerable discussion by mem-
bers present.
Mr. Davis remarked that the Reuter and Havas Agencies were subsidized by
their governments. Although the Jews have no government , they must have their
news service. The fine standard set up by the Agency is seen from the fact that
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Mr. Kline stated that the work of the Agency was more important now than -
ever before with the anti-Saaitic agitation in Germany as well as in several of
the eastern European countries • If Germany becomes definitely anti-Semitic it
will affect unfavorably, Jewry throughout the entire world* In his opinion the
Agency is more necessary, more important than any other request before the
United Drive Committee*
On a motion by S* I* Frank, seconded by Jeunes Davis, it ^ra.s unanimously
voted that the sum of $7,500 be appropriated to the J* T. A. for the year 1931*
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In ISS7, a few of the members of the Dorshe Sfath Ever were gathered in
their library, A young man entered with the important news that Chicago was \
to have, at last, a Yiddish newspaper of its own.
Peter Wiemick was to edit this daily paper, together with Leon Zolotkoff ,
Paris correspondent of the Rgasky Evrey (The Russian Jew), a Hassian weekly*
Mr, Zolotkoff arrived in Chicago a few days later, and shortly after his
arrival, the Daily Jewish Courier was horn.
Leon Zolotkoff • 8 presence in Chicago contributed much to the spiritual life
of our Jewish population. His influence was great and he became the mouth-
piece of the (rhetto Jews.
Prom "The Growth of Jewish Chicago" by Philip P. Bregstone.
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The Chicago Daily News has been sold to //alter A, Strong for
$15,000,000. Among those associated with Mr* Strong in the new ovm-
ershlp are Julius Rosenwaid and several other co-religionists*
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TEN YEaRS of the FCR^aRD IN CHia.GO.
Ten years ago today the Fonv-rd, came to Chicago. It v/as in the year of
1913, v/hen the members of the Fon-A^rd Association grented the request
of jhe Chicago Socialists and labor novementi to come to Chicago and
esti-blish a plant here and publish the daily Fjorward, in the same manner
and the sam.e form as the Fonvard is being published in Hew York*
The first issue of the Chicago Fjorv^rd appeared January 1, l/19f Q-nd that
day was transformed into a great folk celebrw^tion, ixirticipo.ted in not
only by Chicago's labor movement, but by all oisher Jev/ish organizations
to v/hom the Fonv^ rd \;as the great and powerful people's newspaper, and
who already for the last twenty years, has been the most significant
factor in their spiritual and cultural life*
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The coming of the Fonvard to Chicago ten years ago marked a nev/ epoch
in the social life of the Jev/s in the luiddle 'Test*
Publishing the Forvrjrd in Chicago which is the center point between the
East and "est, me.de it possible for such Jevvlsh centers as Detroit, l:il-
v/aukee, Cleveland and ot« Louis to receive the Forward the same day, with
all their important local news and occurences of the day.
Therefore, this day the tenth anniversary of the Forward in Chicago is
a jubilee not only for Chicago, but for the Jewish masses in the I.Iiddle
V.'est, and especially organized labor in the Je\;ish centers of the "'est.
And just because of its interest in the labor movement in the various
parts of the est and Liddle '.'est, the Forv/ard was inveigled in to in-
stalling another plant in Chicago v/ith a line of special editions for
the Various cities in che V.'est* V.'ith this step the Fonmrd had no profits
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in mind whatsoever, as at that time the ^''orvruvd was too financidly strong
and pa»7erful, to consider this undertaking of publishing the Poniard
of increased income*
in Chicago a source
And v/hat is more, that time in 1919 1 wi- s the most unf vorable time for
such a great undertaking, this \ms a year -.fter the World War, had ended^
The entire country awaited an economic crisis, which came soon enough and
hit with such pov/ers that it \ms felt in 1920, and 1921 - so, that from
a natural business viev/point, it did not pay the Forward to make such an
expensive move»
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But on this, depended the need of serving in the best mr^nner, a great
part of the labor movenent throughout the country, and the comrades of
New York at that time demonstrated the true i::iocialiGtic spirit. They
took it for granted that if Chicago and the Lliddle '/'est must have the
Porvvardt in order to strengthen the Jev/ish labor movement, then there v/as
no question of hov/- much such a move will cost# If the Jev/ish unions of
Chica;_,o, and the '.'est, will gain, in the 'Workmen's Circle, will, by this
move, become stronger and more powerful, if all the other parts of the
Jewish social life in the Vest v/ill start blooming, then that alone, is
the greatest impetus for the Forv.'ard to take this step*
At the present celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Ponmrd of
Chicago we can proudly say that the step we took ten years ago has pro-
vided a great success according to all indications*
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The Fonvs'.rd has for the last three years been in their ovm beautiful and
magnificent home that stands out like u bright st:r in the heart of Chicago's
Jevdsh center. The i.achinery set-jin?^ and printing the Forward is the last
word in modern presses.
The people engaged in all departments, fro^ the girl at the sv/itchboard
to the manager, are all loyal and devoted to the ?onv£.rd and feel as
members of one l^.-.rge family. The home of the Chicago _?orward is in the
center of all branches of the Chicago l<:-.bor movement that are organically
connected with the i*'orwc.rd#
Today, the first day of the new year, let tht t be the begin; i ng of a new
and peaceful life, let the new year bring more luck and peace into the
world and a more fortunate life for those v:ho create all the v/ealth in
the '..orld»
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The nev; ye^r shall awaken, in the workers of America, their ne^^dy political
consciousness and lead then to a great victory in their strug le for a
better life.
Stronger and mi^jhtier may become the labor movement of -nmerica*
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THE CHICAGO FORV/ARD DETERMINED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLaviNG ^/iTORKERS
AND CHARITY INSTITUTIONS.
The Forv/ard distributes a certain sum of money each year to workers
and charity institutions*
The following sums are distributed this year to the follo\7ing bodies::
The Jewish Socialist Alliance $5Q0
United Hebrew Trades 500
/:orkmen»s Circle Schools 500
Cook County Socialist Party 350
Meyer London League 300
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United Charities $350
Socialist ^V omen's Club 100
Chicago Consumptive Aid 100
Douglas Park Nursery 100
Daughters of Zion Nursery 100
Chicago Los Angeles Builders 100
Political Prisoners 50
Miscellaneous k50_
Total $3f500
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In honor of the 30th annive-'-sar^, the Forvyarc contrihutes 4^4,000 to the
following hodi^s in Chica-o:
Jewish Socialist Alliance $ 900.00
United Hebrew Trar'es 900*00
TTorkmen's Circle Schoolr. 700.00
Lou-^las Pprk -branch of the Alliance 200.00
Doup-las Park Day ^^no Nif:ht I'^ursery 200.00
Daur^hters of Zicn llur^'.ery, Ilorth Side 100.00
Chicago Buildin.^ of Los An^-eles Sanitrrium 100.00
Cook County S. P. 500.00
Chica^-o ConsumT)tive Aid 100.00
Association Enerrenc^r Fund ?00 . 00
Total ^ ^ . $4,000.00
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OUH THI^'^TIETH Air.l\r£P.SKRY.
By Abranam Cahan, Editor-in-Chief of Forv/ard,
It is thirty yeers today since a v^roui? of men and women, of whom the writer
is one, founded the ForvTard, The Forward was called into beins; for a double
purpose: (a) To organize the Jewish workers into trrde unions and dissemi-
natG the prlriclvles of Socic^lisn ar.on.f: them, ("b) To act as an educational
a^^ncy amon§ the immigrant Jev/ish messes in the broadest sense of the word,
and to spread amonp- them hi^h ideals of humanity.
Thirty yerrs is a long time in the life of an individual; yet it is a very
short period in the life of a movement or people. The Isst thirty years
have been uncommonly/ rich in stirring eventi:'. The past decade will qo down
in history as perhaps the !r:Ost eventful period of all time. Politically
speaking, and to a large extent economically/ as well, vast uphea.Vc^ls have
taken place.
The Jewish immif^rant from Rusf^.ia has underrone ^reat vicif^si tudes durin^- the
last three decades. The Forward h^.s been a livinp, mirror of events in
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Jewish life# It ha- remrined true to the ideals which inrpired its founders
a p;eneration ago, "but it also kept ahrer^st of the rropTesj= of event?. As
a consequence it hrs been ^^rcwin.^* stron.?:er, pnd. more influential from ^^ear
to yerr.
The founding of the Forward Wc^s ma.de possible t?irouf^h the self sacrifice of
the Je^'ish working men a.nd women '7ho ^'^ave up their ba?ik accounts, en^af^ement
rinf:s en(^ trinkets end in this way scraped tofpther the necessary amount to
start the paper. Today the Forward h- s a circulation of more than 300,000
conies daily, devoting much of its profits to the labor movement and other
worthy causes.
The Forward today is what it a^lways has been - a Socialist orran and promo-
ter of culture anon^ the masses. Its principle and prorram are identical
with those of the G-reat British Labor Party. The numerous chan£:es during
the past d.ecp-,r\e have brcur-^ht nev; needs and problems, 9.n6 the Forward has
been quick to m.eet them. Thirty years egc the Forward was a paper for im-
migrants only. Today it is read by very mamy Anerican citizens, a large
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proportion of v/hom £-re Americanized in the best senre of the worr'^ Not
only the parents, hut their American born children as well, find in the
English section of the Sunday Forwarc^ a much needed organ of discussion,
entertainment and intellectual and literary interests.
On the occasion of the 30th birthday of the Forward , I extend her.rty greet-
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There is a new Jewish monthly magazine being published in Chicago^ It is
Q^ll^d The Jewish Youth > and it is the official organ of the Inter-High
Jewish Educational* League.
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Chapman of the Jewish Education Committee.
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all Teat and celebrated non, 'ives li.":- a*^'T0V3.1 to certain spiritual thin{;:s.
In '^he saiae year o^ n684 since the eroatJjDn cJ? the .icrld, the ^^Bintel*'
news-a-^er, novj kno-ni ao the ":?ordv;ard '' A-^o terns od lerision a^plied by
Courier to Torv;arcl7, mado a deal ith denry ::^ord of the hind hno-vn as
'•scratch r'v- bach and I ill scr-itch yours'', h^^nry jord be':an lo adve'r-tise
in the "Fordvjard" and the *^7crd';ard" bG:-an to -^at di:;i on the bach, ;:icturin^;^
hi::i as an innocent ]a^-.b, 1'^ astra^^ by bad en.
Jcish ublic o_:inion in .LMerica b'^carie aroused and shar;) protests be;"au to
be ezoressed ar.ai^st a Jevrish ne-vs-ca-^er mad.iii;^ a deal v;ith the leader of
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international anti-oemitisr:. ?he ''Ford-.-vard'* f-^:lt it..^elf to bo in a predica-
ment, jliat excuse coulO it ■•ive for its crlv.inal act — cocialisi.., love of
humanity, proletarian moral, class stru le, Je.;isli honor?
Tlie situation v/as bad. Tho *'l^ordv;ard'' coulu neither ad:. .it th it it v;as ivrong
nor joulJ it "ive up the recei;^t of the fat ?ord checks, Tae ;..on connected
v.'ith the "Fordv.-ard" had an ins;iration: "ot the a-) r-;val of a --reat nan.
If a celebrated Je-; ;ould say that it was ler-issiule to take ads froi-.i Ford,
then everythin?- woulr. be all ri :ht. 'Jliis idea, hoi/ever, had one serious
drav/bach: all the leaders of yuuerican Jev-rry stron ly condeiined the Ford-
''Fordvrard" deal. It v.-s, therefore, necessary t" :et the a )^-roval of a
::reat non-.^:ericari Je^;. Israel ...an^-.'7ill»3 arriv::'! in Chica;::o looked to the
•'?ord.:ard" lihe an o"^- -ortunity r^ent frcn heaven. Zan -^vill is a celebrated
Je-.ish leader, a ;cod Je;:, a _:ionist, and a nationalist. Ilis a-oroval ..ould
carrv v;ci lit.
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.1. ^^li'ord.jard' h\:nt for -'^ig v;an be:;an as soon as li? arriv^x! i::- Chica;o, 'Jhe
"?:;rdvj,Lrd" :.aited to et lAn into its office; tl.oy v;antecl to explain every-
thin^: to him, -et a state ;ent fro:;i hi'::, r.ioncpolize him, arran -e lectures
for hin. L^ie schene v;as a sir^^^le one. .;an^"v;ill is a stran^":3r ia ii:;erica.
Z'e is a friend of tao Jov.'ish .'j6o-le* It ..ouid not be 'iifficult for the
"Fordward"^ to monopolize hi].-;. The "Jordv.ard" boys, jiov;ever, nade their
plans v;ithout c.: ^-^.iderin': hat the boss had to say about theip., and tl^e bos
in this case v/as J. Loebner.
J, Loebner disa r)eared fro.ii the ..orld for ten days and becarae a shadov;; he
s
si.adov;ed jjaa^-.'Jill. .,herever Isi'ael .ian^^vill -.ent, Loebner ..ent, "Jhe. days
in Chica .0 .;ere dark and cold, """he s!:y loohed lihe a :reat, rray sack.
People could not ifia ine w'lat the sun loohed lih.e. In those days, Lanyv;ill,
the '.^oet, believed that the sun v;as shining in Chica o because in front of
him and behind him, there ./as a shadovj. This shadovj ;^:as non ^ other than
our J. Loebner v;ho deer.ied it Viz duty to .:revent an honest man from bein^^
If:
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be.s:riirclied.
"..liat do you thinl: of a Jev'ish nevjs^xi^.er, " asked J, Lo ?bner of I.r* Zang^vjill,
^'v;hich acceuts advertise/'ents from Tenry 'ii^'ord ana ato the anoi-.>e..:itic
leader jn the bachV" Jiaia-y./ill did not even ta!:e t-..o ^^econds* thoudit before
r:ivin,: hie opinion: ''Such a ne-.-Js reaper is a blackcuard.^' In this v;ay, the
Je-./ish press in ;derica iin/.ediately found out .vhat :.Ir. .:ia:a^p*/ill thought
about "ohe "Fordvrard^*.
Triis, 03'' .he v.-ay, ha'v-^-enec! before the "^ordviard'^ 'en had- a chiance to ask
•JT. ..an ./ill for an approval of their policy, lut ^'seudosocialist brethren,
hov/ever, did not lose heart. ..'ell, they thou.ht, if ..e cannot pet '..r. Zanpv:ill
to 'ive us his apr;roval, let us, at least, sho.. tiie ;;orld -/n^t he is a pood
friend of ours, ives lectures for us, attends our banraets, ;-articipates in
our uiiiertahings, in short, treats us as represeiitat *.ves od ^he people.
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Suddenly there sprang up in Chicago a great many Jewish culture societies,
culture learues, culture associations, and women^s culture associations.
One would think that Chicago v;as swiiiuning in an ocean of Jewish culture.
All of these culture associations, cult 'ore leagues, and culture societies,
bombarded Mr. Zang^Afill with invitations: **Speak to us, lecture before us;
here is a check for five hundred dollars, a thousand dollars. V/e will
give you as much as you want^ only ^ Israel Zangwill invariably replied,
'•Sure, speak to my friend, llr. Loebner of the Courier. He arranges every-
thing for me.'*
J. Loebner did arrange /eYevythin^. He arranged a lecture at the Hebrew
Institute, at the Covenant Club, and so on. He arranged them quietly,
without any fuss, v/ithout any committees. The culture leagues, culture
associations, and culture societies, which are all run by and for the
'•Fordward," had to apply to iir. Loebner if they wanted Ivlr. Zangv/ill to
lecture to them. Mr. Loebner, who had to protect the interests of a great
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man and to see that iiis nane v/as not besmirched, e::olainsd the .;hole situa-
tion to I jr. .janr-will, and our .Teat ::uest v/as ^Tatoful to the ^ood Je;; for
Lis advice.
'^hxoy ran around
'xz '•.a'."::^e thoy v;culd succeed In reachin^:
Our riseudo3ociali::ts evi "onced si.'-.ns of ":reat actix''it7.
tovjn, arguin;;, yellin-;, • o^in;;: that -.ayb
' r, iaa2:-ill, even for fi-'e inutes, ::o that '-"^^ '^'=*
coul''' bra^: that hr. ;an';^*7ill h a vioita . ito orric-~:
to it, and so on.
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hir. '.anr:v;ill v.as close to the ''jord.vard'' oC^fice osverai tL-ies. .' e ".;as at
the Palace '[^isater, he vi-:ited t^-e offic?. of >l:e Courier, he visited relative;
n the ..est iido, but he aid not visit the office of the ''Pord:;;
Tliere- was a tense ..loment .vhen h.r. .:an^:;ill found uinself surrounded oy the
•'Fordv;ard" boys vdiil3 he -.vas at 'llic!::an's l-alace Theater. It seo-~ed as
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thou;:h tLere -^as no v:ay for hi::: to escct^e, "^ov coul^ lie, Aiew he ^7as
surrounded or. all sides? There ---^ a joyous Ojarkle in the eyes of our
[DseuhoG^cialirh^s. rj.t last I ouhoenly, J. hoebner a^.e^red, :^^rabbed
hr, ^an^^.:ill by the arr,:, -^:xl the'^ both left for .j?. IcOsenvvald's residence,
in . r. hcsenv/ald' s biy, car. c:ur nseudosocialists felt lihe cryiny/
han:7:;ill v.as v.ithin five yards of their office and the^^ ^ id not succeed
in -ettiny hi:.: to enter it.
Riyht after this event, olano for lectures in thif-. or that auditoriur:,
beyan to be surr.itted to . r. ■ianyv;ill. _eoyle tri::jd to c:nvince hin. that
he -.ould earn a fortune froia tlie loct'U?os ^hich the Tiseudosocialisbs ; ould
arran_e f r him. Jo all yroyos.ils, ha invariably r^olied, ''-iure, yo ^^Md
2Q'^ ::y friend, T.'r, Loebner.*'
I have never a:^he- J. Loebner ;;hether ^he ;3eud03..^cialists ever sav; hiri,
and v.h.at r^ I'j he .lade to thein, yov;ever, i:' they did see hi.:;, I can inagine
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the l:in:l of a re ;l3^ ' e v':ul:2 'ive thein, -^n:; I can "i^a 'irie ths innu.,ei'able
curses he received, he ha:i cijne, ho.:ever, a ^:jo.' -^i-^ce of v^orl:. he he-:t
V.T. .jan'T.;ill l'ro:;i ^etti:!^ a ':u'/ bath, he Ghov;cd hinnoif to '-^.ossecs the
talents of a detective, ancl he prev ited the " eeudosocialist co2iirades
from la:y''in':- h'rDC.s UT^on Israel han-v.ill. He deGervea the thanks of th.e
corufiunity and of Israel Z.an— vill for his .;ork«
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/m. mimiY ford^s ads/
by
Dr# 3, M* Lie lamed
Henry ?ord has committed many political blunders in his life, but the greatest
blunder that he cor.imitted was his attempt to bribe the Jev/ish press in iimerica
by offering it large advertisements, and by believing that the "Ford-V/ard" /name :S
applied by Courier to Forward because latter printed Ford^s ads/, the only ^
Jewish nev/spaper that printed his advertisements had any influence upon Jewish ^
life in America. He does not Imow that the ^Tord-V/ard^ has no more influence ^
than any other rag which prints filthy literature and arouses the lowest gg
instincts of the masses. People read the "Ford-li7ard" just as they read the 2
Chicago Star, a pomogi*aphic sheet which reports scandalous stories that no '^
decent newspaper would print. The 'Tord-V/ard" would go out of business v/ithin t3
forty-eight hours if it ceased its pornographic activity. People do not take ^
the opinion of the *Tord-V/ard'* seriously, just as they do not take the opinion
of the Chicago Star seriously. A ^v;e 11- informed" man like Mr. Ford should have
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knov/n that his advertisement in the 'Tord-V/ard" did him more harm than good.
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/raS ^FORD-V/ARD*^ OFFERS AN ALIBl/
by
Dr. S. M. Melamed
The yellow ♦♦Ford-7/ard'' has at last broken its silence. It spoke up yesterday
and it spoke in a manner that was to be expected from it. It claimed that
about two years ago, the Courier printed an ad of Ford's and it wondered why
the Courier was raising such a fuss now. The '♦Ford- Jard** to prove its
contention, printed a two-line ad which a Chicago Jew, who had a few Fords
to sell, had placed in the Courier last y^ear and for which he paid a few
dollars. The '*Ford-V/ard'* calls this a Ford advertisement. The yellow
journalists know that this contention is ridiculous but they could not remain
silent any longer. The readers had begun to ask questions and since they
could not answer those questions, they did what the rich thief in a certaiji
story did. *Vhen the judge asked him why he had stolen the watch, the thief
replied: •^.Vhy shouldn't I have a right to wear a v;atch? Don't you wear a
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watch?*'
A Ford ad is an ad that Henry Ford places in a newspaper and for which he
pays with a Ford checks //hen a Jew advertises that he has an old Ford for
sale, it is a Jewish ad, and a Jewish newspaper may print a Jewish ad.
The ♦'Ford-'.Vard** is the only Jewish newspaper in America which gets Ford
checks — all in the name of socialism, in the name of the Jewish workers, S
in the name of trade union principles. Ford will not permit any unions in ^^
his factories, and, logically, a Socialist newspaper should not accept any y
advertisements from him, but the Judaism of the '♦Ford-VJard*' is worth as
much as its love of truth, and its love of truth is worth as much as the
education of its editors and managers.
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/^FORD-?JARD^ CELEBRAT2S FIFTFi AMIVE.-^SaRY7
by
Dr. S. K. Melamed
The '^Ford-Ward'' Editor's note: Name given by Courier to Forward because
latter prints Henry Ford*s ads/" to celebrate its fifth anniversary, distri-
buted three thousand dollars to "charity**. Included in that amount is five
hundred dollars for the Gewerkschaften /Tewish labor union^, which means
the "Ford- Ward ** ; five hundred dollars for the iorkraen's Circle, which means
the **Ford- Ward ** ; five hundred dollars for the Socialist party, which means
the »*Ford-i/^ard**; two hundred fifty dollars for the Cook County Socialist
party, which means the ^^Ford-Z/ard**; all these organizations support the
**Ford-irVard** by their advertisements. Giving money to them means taking
money from one pocket and putting it into another. There are in Chicago a
great many philanthropic and cultural institutions, such as the Marks Nathan
Orphan Home, Home For The Aged, the inmates of which are, for the most part,
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poor Jews; in the majority of cases, they are former workers or
orphans of Jewish workers. The ^Ford-V/ard" did not even give them one
cent« There is in Chicago a Hebrew Theological College, where three hundred
sons of poor Jewish psirents, who are in most cases workers, are studying.
The *»Ford-rf'/ard** did not give them one cent. There are in Chicago many Jewish
Talmud Torsihs, which are all attended by children of poor Jewish workers. The
"Ford-i//ard** did not give them one cent. The recipients of its charities are
the Gewerkschaften, which means the '*Ford-lVard'^; the Socialist party, which
means the ^Ford-Ward^; tte //orkmen^s Circle, which means the **Ford-iVard*»;
the "Ford-A'ard** believes that charity begins at home. There is in Chicago
an organization called Bread To The Hungry, whieb feeds the hungry; there is
the H. I. A. S. ^ebrew Immigrant Aid Society, which helps the destitute
immigrant. The ♦»Ford-7/ard^ has not a cent for them but it donates money to
the Socialist party of Chicago and of Cook County, which will use the money
to advertise in the *»Ford-Ward." The ♦'Ford-.Vard^ thus gives charity to
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itself and it bluffs the neople into believing that it gives charity
to the poor auid helpless. Henry Ford also gives such charity.
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JS.VISH
"FCRD-VjARD" bosses laugh at TR£ JE./S;
C0NTIKU3 PRINTING TIIS ADS ^
OF ISRASL'S ENililY ^
The ^Bintel'' /Editor's note: term of derision applied by Courier to Forward/ ^
nev;spaper continues to print the advertisements of Israel's enemy, Henry Ford, g
in spite of the criticism of the Jewish press, in spite of uhe protests of
rabbis and community workers, in spite of Dublic opinion. The "Ford-V/ard**
^ditor'^note: Term aoplied by Courier to Forward because latter prints
Henry Ford's ads/ laughs at everybody. It has sold itself to the anti-Semite
from Detroit and it serves him faithfully.
The ''Ford-V/ard'' says, to justify its scandalous conduct, that Israel Zangwill
•oold its representative that ^a Jewish uaper may print Ford's advertisements".
It adds, in Zangwill 's name, that "the Forv^^ard should donate the income from
Ford's advertisements to propaganda against Ford."
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This is v/hat Mr# Zangwill actually said to two Courier representatives who
visitea Jiim at the iiome of Llr» Julius Rosenwald, vmere lie is staying. In
an interview with him, he saia: ^^Ivlany people have sought to bring me and
Henry Ford together Tor a conversation, but I refused to see nim because
this enemy of Israel and his servants are capable or reporting tnat I have
said, Ck)d knows v/hat, sometning in their ravor. I have rerused to see IT
Kenry Ford out or respect ror myself, out of respect ror the Jews of .jnerlca ^^^
and tne entire v/orla, waom he has oesmircnea and against whom ne has spread I?
the worst calumnies #•* -^
VJhen the representative of the Courier asked llr. Zangv/ill wnat he thought of
the Forwarg which advertises Ford's products, the celebrated Jew and writer
replied: '♦Its name should not be Forward but **Ford-V/ard^. ;^en a newspaper
prints on one page — ^which is a fact to be lamented — an advertisement of a
product made by an eneiay of Israel, and does not, on anotner page, fight the
insinuations of the advertiser against our sisters and brothers, then that
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paper is a renegade •"
However, it is no use to demand justice and fairness from the '^Ford-V/ard^.
VJhen one spits in its face, it says that it is raining. One points to a
disgraceful act it has committed, and it raises the cry, ♦'they want to breaik
the labor movement".
The bosses of the ♦♦Ford-V/ard*' want money, and for money they have sold their
columns to the enemy of Israel, who seeks to iindemiine the existence of
all the Jews and who printed the following, among other things, in his
Dearoorn Independent;
**The Jewish trade unions are exclusively Jewish because the trades are exclu-
sively Jewish. This means that the Jeivish trade unions cannot be considered
American trade unions. Neither are they mixed trade unions. They are Jewish.
The aim of those trade unions is, as in all other Jewish activities, to help
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Jewish interests. Those unions are a part of a united Israel,"
The "Ford-7/ard*^ works hand in glove v;ith an enemy of Israel at the expense
of the workers and the trades whom it claims to defend, and at the expense
of the Jews whose language it speaks and from whom it derives its profits.
This is the proper place to ask a few questions. If Henry Ford is not as
bad as people think he is, why should not the '♦Ford-.Vard^* bosses, if they
are what they claim to be — Jews — persuade their new bosom friend to stop
spreading calumnies against our sisters and brothers? VJhy do not the ^Ford-
Ward** bosses, who claim that they are union men, try to influence l^Ir. Ford to
unionize his shops and factories, where the word "iinion** must not be mentioned?
Why are the bosses of the "Ford-V/ard" profiteers?
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The Forward « Deoember 30, 1923,
WHAT THE FIVE YEARS OF THE FORWARD IN CHICAGO HAVE ACCOMPLISHED
FOR THE UBOR UOVEaiENT*
by
Uorrls Zlsklnd.
In celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Porwardt it will not be amiss
of the difficulties encountered in attempting to induce the Comrades of the
New York Forward Association, to establish a daily periodical in Chicago
with its own printing plant* and with expenses amounting to ^200,000.
The Jewish socialists and t rade unionists of Chicago, always strived to pos-
sess a daily working paper in Chicago, and it was always their hope that the
New York Forward would publish a paper in Chicago*
The writer has at hand, a copy of a letter which Comrade Sam Grolden, secretary
of the board of directors of the Jewish Labor ViTorld, had sent to the Forward
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Association in New York, demanding, on behalf of all Jewish Trade Unions,
Workmen's Circle, branches, and the Socialist branches, the establishment
of the Forward in Chicago as a daily newspaper*
That was on October 20,1914, more than nine years ago# At that time, a
conference was already organized to collect money for publishing a daily
newspaper in lieu of the weekly Jewish Labor ^Torld»
The Comrades of New York were, however, at that time, unable to undertake
such a difficult task, and they did not accept our proposal*
In 1916f we began anew our transactions with the Forward Association of
New York, and Comrade Held, manager at that time of the Forward, came to
Chicago, and at a conference of delegates from all parts of our movement,
promised that we would have our own daily newspaper, if onlsrthe technical side
of the issue will be met to the satisfaction of the Forward Association*
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The Porvmrd^ December 30, 1923 •
Our hopeSf however, were In vain, due to certain impediments that barred the
publication of the Forward in ChicBgo* The Socialist movement of Chicago
was unwilling to wait, and wet ourselves, undertook to publish a daily paper.
The ■Vorld« which existed for one year and nine month s«
The first number of the Forward appeared January 1, 1919, in Chicago, and
our movement was liberated from the burden of supporting a daily periodical*
Who brought the Forward to Chicago and why? The answer let- The Jewish
organized labor movement, the trade unions, the Worlcmen*s Circle and the
Socialist branches influenced the Forward to establish itself in Chicago,
to serve the movement*
Together with the general labor movement, which had undergone a crisis in the
first few years after the war, the Jewish organized movement had also suf-
fered very much*
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The eoonomio crisis oompallad several large anions to accept a reduction in
wages and a few small unions were weakejiedt due to the chaos that prevailed
during the first few years after the war* Howevert most of the unions sur-
vived and determined to continue their serviceSy to obtain higher wages and
other improvements in labor condition*
For the past five years^ we have seen how the men's clothing workers of
Chicago have enlarged their union from seven thousand to thirty five thou-
sand memberSt and built an organization which surpasses that of all other
cities of America, and despite the fact that the greatest percentage of mem-
bers are not Jewish workers, the Jewish members are the most aggressive and
active in the organization*
The struggle to organize the clothing workers on as great a scale as they
are now, was not a very easy task*
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The Forwards December 30, 1923#
The Clothing Uanufaoturers fought bitterly against the Amalgamated Clothing
Workers Union and* against the leaders* They applied severe agitational
methods to divide the workers in the shop*
During the first few months of the Forward's appearance in ChicagOf the
greatest clothing manufacturers (with the exception of Harte, Schaffner
and llax)« carried on propaganda in the shops against the Jewish union leaders,
among the gentile workers* They attempted to organize company unions, pro-
mising the workers prosperity, and representation by committees to deal with
the management* Kuppenheimer, Alfredf Decker and Cohen, Charles Kaufman and
Brothers, and several others mutually agreed and contrived several panaceas
to bar the Amalgamated from organising the workers* This^ however, did not
help them*
A great number of workers were already members in the Amalgamated, and they
declared a strike in their shops «
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The Porvrardt December 30, 1923 •
Throughout that strike, the manufacturers applied methods which Indicated
to what extremes the bosses will go to bring the workers under their yoke
and control* One of the large concerns sent a letter to its employees which
reads* in partst as follows:-
"Do you know that the orgenization to which you belong is being controlled by
Ru8si«tn Jews? (The firm is Jewish*) That's why Hart, Schaffner and Max
signed an agreement with the Amalgamated* Ten percent of the workers were
Jews, the other ninety percent were of different religions* But now, ninety
percent of the workers at Hart, Sohaffner and UaXf are Russian Jews* If
you do not believe this, see the names on the committees.
"The Amalgamated Clothing Workers, is a scab organlzationf the letter reads
ont and Is not recognized by the American Federation of Labor* Do you know
that there is no money in their treasury? That their treasury is in such
condition that Hillman avoided any strikes until after May 1?
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The Forward, December 30, 1923 •
*Noir answer the follo¥rlng questions:- Do you want to work In a shop that
is being controlled by Russian Jews?
■Why am I on strike?
"How much have I lost by the strike?
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•What will I gain by it?
•What protection can the Amalgamated offer me?*
This is only a part of the letter that the large Jewish firms distributed
to thousands of its now Jewish employee s«
The Forward, in that struggle between the employers and employees, as well
as in all others struggles involving other workers, supported the workers
with everything possible.
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The Forwards December 30, 1923.
The influence that the Forward exerted at that time evidenced by a letter
B. Kuppenheimer and Company sent to the Forward Uarch 26^ 1919, stating
that they have not settled with the union and that they will always, as be-
fore, conduct open shops and will deal with the workers individually and
not as an organized body*
The result of the struggle which the Clothing Manufacturers carried on in
1919 ♦their anti-semetic propaganda (they, themselves, being Jews who
played the role of philantropists), their injunctions t their golden promises
for profits and dividends in the business, was unsuccessful* The Amalga-
mated Clothing Workers triumphed and the Forward contributed its share in
the struggle, as it does with every working class struggle*
The same is seen when we relate the history of the Cloak Makers Union in
Chicago, which had undergone in the past few years strikes and struggles
to improve their conditions^
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The Forward, December 30, 1923#
In 1919, the oloak makers were successful in introducing week work in the in-
dustry* Two years later, in 1921, the Cloak Manufacturers wanted to nullify
their victory, by installingt aneWf piece workt hut the cloak makers de-
fended the gained position! emd did not permit the resumption of piece work*
In thiSf as in all other events of the cloak makerSf the Forward served as
the organ and defender of the workers of the women's garment industry*
The Jewish unions of the building trades, the carpenters and painters, have
undergone a great strugglet which has required many sacrif ice8» and expend-
iture of much energy and money* The well known open-shop citizens com-
mitteCf which was organized with the support of the enemies of organized labort
applied all methods that money could buy to force open shop conditions on
the carpenters and painters*
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The Forward t December 30, 192Z.
To the credit of these two tradeSf the citizens committee did not develop
its reactionary plan* It is t here, important to mention the Jewish bakers,
the fur workers, the butchers and Shochtimt (Orthodox Butchers) Unions, the
Retail Clerks Union, Cap Uakers Union, Amalgamated, Cigar Makers Union,
Cleaners and Dyers Union, Shoe Repair Uniont and the youngest Jewish union,
the Waiters Union.
All these unions have, at various times during the last five years, struggled
to improve their conditions, did not permit reductions in their wages, up-
held union conditions, and withstood attacks by their bosses* The Forward
was their place of shelter, and defence in all these struggles* The Chi-
cago Forward has a portion in all their victories as one who struggled with
and protected organized Jewish Labor in Chicago*
The United Hebrew Trades, to whom the above unions belong, participated in
all their activities and struggles which ocoured in the last five years and
is convinced that the great assistance of the Forward to the unions, can
not be measured*
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WPA (ILL,) ^ROJ. 30275
The PoiTirard. December 30, 1923,
In oonoluding this survey, we wish to state that the Forward will continue
to serve the Interests of the organized labor, as it has served until now.
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Sxmday Jewish Courier, June 3, 1923#
HOW THE JEr;/S READ OHE Nff«SPAPER
(Editorial in English)
The other day an elderly Jeirish woman entered the office of the Jewish Courier
and asked for the editor. With tears in her eyes she pleaded with him not to ^
be cruel 9 not to be merciless to the young ^ righteous and good-looking Count
whose doom seemed to her to be inevitable* When asked to explain her plead-
ings ^ she said that she was reading the serial story every day with the
most thorotigh attention, and that she had a heart full of compassion and
pity for the victim of the conspiracy in this story irtio, by the way, happens
to be a Count, and she asked the editor not to let the young, innocent man
die but to be more Just and to let the conspirators perish*
The appearance of the elderly woman before the editor of this paper throws a
glaring light on the relation of the Jewish reader to his or her Jewish news-
paper* Ibe Yiddish reading public especially has more respect for the printed
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Sunday Jawrlsh Cotirler^ June 3, 1923«
word than any other group of newspaper readers and the readers of Yiddish
dailies 9 an honest and unsophisticated group of people rely on the newspaper
not only for news but also for truth in the news and believe what they read
in the newspaper* And they read their newspaper in a manner different from
other peoples* They read not only headlines or certain categories of news^
but they read their newspaper from beginning to end and they read it on the
installment plan—in the morning they read the first page^ in the afternoon^
when they have time, they read the inside pages, the articles and the advertise-
ments, and in the evening they read the editorial comment* A reader of a
Yiddish daily will not throw his paper away until he hcus read it from beginning
to end and if everything that is reported in the papers does not seem probable
to him, he will call up the editor and ask for explanations* If he disagrees
with an opinion expressed in the paper, he will come up to the editor and try
to argue the case with him, or he will express his point of view on the question ^
in the editorial*
The relation of a Jew to his paper is quite a personal cuid intimate one* He is
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Sunday Jeirlsh Courier^ June 3, 1923 •
Tery careful in the selection of his paper* If he happens to be a conservative
laan, or not radically inclined, he will never touch a radical paper and he
expects his paper to defend his point of view and his opinion on natters not
only political but also theological, literary and social, artistic, etc# He
does not consider himself a mere reader of the paper but a sort of a shares-
holder in the paper, so much is he obsessed by the idea of his paper. No
other foreign language paper and no American paper is so much in touch with its ^
readers as is the Tiddish paper* The Jewish reader considers the paper not ^
only as the defender of his views but also as his impartial arbitrator and it ^
is a daily occurrence in the #iitorial office of a Yiddish daily that two con- C
tending parties ask the publisher or the editor to arbitrate between them or '-i
call upon the publisher or the editor to take the initiative in certain communal
matters or to try to solve certain comnunal problems not only by the way of '-
defending a certain cause editorially but by personally participating in a .^<
certain movement, because to the Yiddish reader, the Yiddish daily is sanctum
sanctorum and the idea that he buys a newspaper to read the news in it or to
read some editorial comment made by a man who can speak with authority on a
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Simday Jewish Coiirler^ June 3, 1923.
certain subject Is strange to his mind* To him the newspaper does not consist
of news and editorials only* To him the newspaper Is an Institution of truth-
telling, an educational agency and an enlightening force and so forth* Every-
thing printed In his newspaper Is true not only as far as normal truth goes
but Ib true also tram a moral point of view* Ererythlng that he reads In the
paper he takes very seriously for he relies on his newspaper not only for a
description of the world's history of yesterday but also for moral and Intel- j
lectual truth* ^
In ancient times, iiAien two Jews had a quarrel they, went to the Rabbi to settle ^
It* Today they go to a Yiddish newspaper* In shorty the Yiddish newspaper Is g
to the Yiddish reader not only a news-selling agency but a great moral factor
and an educational institution*
One would be surprised to learn how much Yiddish newspaper readers know about
the value of mercheindise* An old-fashioned Jew or Jewess can tell you exactly
the value of a suit, a pair of shoes, a piece of furniture, or of women's
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Siinday Jewrlsh Coiirler^ June 3, 1923*
apparel because the /y7 read the advertisements in the paper with the same
attention and earnestness as they read news and articles, and the Yiddish
reading public buys more than any other group of people in a similar economic
situation because a Yiddish newspaper reader reads the advertising part of
his paper very closely and it is the constant reading of the advertisements
that stimulates his buying desires*
Every people read their papers in their fashion* The i^ericans are famous
for their predilection for big headlines, and a great many of them read only
headlines* The Germans are famous for their predilection for magazine
articles in daily newspapers* The French turn first to the scandal column*
The Spaniards turn first to the religious column, but the Jews have their
own way of reading daily newspapers* They read it with the same earnestness
and the same zeal as if the newspaper were not a newspaper but a religious
book* They believe their paper, they trust it and they consider it much more
than a news-*selling business*
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Sunday Jewish Courier > Llay 27, 1923.
IS THE JEVISH PRESS OLD-F^.SEIC!fJD?
(Editorial in English)
The accusation is often riade a{%ainst the Jev;ish press, and especially against
the great Jeviish dailies in this country/", tl^iit they are old-fashioned and do :
not compare favorably v;itli the American dailies printed in the English lanpoiace, --.
because the Yiddish dailies devote less attention to the human side of things '-
than the other papers in the country. Many people who read both Yiddish and "^
American non-Yiddish dailies maintain that the former is somev;hat dull and o
altogether old-f ashionecl , for they carry no social column, do not publish stories .^,
relating to crime and divorce scandals, and carry no bedroom stories and so 53
forth. Instead the Yiddish dailies publish articles of a purely theoretical
and intellectual nature and thus partake more of the nature of magazines than
of newspapers.
The facts as stated above are true, but the interpretations placed upon them
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Sxmday Jewish Courier, May 27, 1923#
are false* Every newspaper must reflect the mind, the sentiments, and the
emotions of their readers, and the Yiddish dailies reflect the sentiments
and the views of the Yiddish readers and these readers are not interested in
bedroom stories, in crime, or in stories of scandal* They are interested in
news and they want their newspaper to be a political, literary, social,
economic, and religious world history of yesterday* That is all they seek
in the newspaper, and therefore the Yiddish dailies would only impose upon
their readers if they were to publish scandal stories and the like*
r—'
It must further be borne in mind that there are only two Yiddish monthlies in r
the country, both of which are not all too popular, either in tone or in con- c^
tent, for they publish more articles of a purely theoretical nature than so- ^
called live-wire stories. The Yiddish dally, therefore, must serve a double ^'
purpose, that of a newspaper and that of a magazine, and this explains why
the Yiddish dailies are not devoted to news only and why they publish more
articles of a purely theoretical nature than the average American daily* In
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Sunday Jewish Coiirier> May 27, 1923#
addition, many features that make up part of the contents of an average
American daily, such as the sporting section, the commercial page, the
fashion page, the society page, the religious page, would have no place what-
soever in a Yiddish daily, for the man or woman who is already interested
in sports or in fashions, or in the social side of religion, is as a rule
a reader of an American daily, and it would only be a duplication of effort
to publish such features in the Yiddish press* The Yiddish dailies are so
made up as to serve the specific purposes, tastes, and needs of the ♦—
Yiddish reader* He wants to find in his daily a great deal of inter- ^
national news, because he is more interested in international news than the o
average American reader, for the simple reason that he has seen more of the
world than the American reader; he also wants to find in his daily all the ^'
local, iiational, and international Jewish news available, and, in addition to
that, a few articles of a more theoretical character. The women folk are
interested in a good serial story and therefore all of the Yiddish dailies
carry one or two serial stories, mostly of a melodramatic or popular character*
These and a few other features, such as an editorial, theatrical and literary
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criticism, and letters to the editor, make up the average Yiddish daily*
Taking the average American daily as a standard, the Yiddish daily seems to
be old-fashioned, whereas in fact it is not, because it gives its readers all
they want to find in it* The standard of a daily is the demand of the reader,
and to give him something other than his demand or what he has no use for, is
merely a waste of energy and an Imposition on him* If the Yiddish daily is
old-fashioned, then one might say that the French, English, or Italian dailies
are also old-fashioned because they are so fundamentally different from the
average American daily, yet no one claims that they are old-fashioned, because ^.^
they serve the p\irpose of their readers and fit their taste*
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The Yiddish dailies, with perhaps one exception, are a power for good from every
point of view, because they do not carry demoralizing stories and instead
publish articles that must enrich the knowledge and widen the vision of the
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reader* In addition to their being dally newspapers, they are also edu-
cational agencies, and If this Is to be called old-fashioned, then we wish
that they remain old-fashioned for a long time to come, since by being so,
they continue to remain a power for good*
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Dally Jewish Co\irler> Apr« 24, 1923 •
NfflV ADDITION TO COURIER EDITORIAL ST^IEF
en
Ito the large staff of collaborators of the Courier has been added another
colleague from New York«
The Courier has succeeded in engaging the services of P. Novak, who has been
a prominent contributor to the Nev; York Jewish press. Mr. Novak has been en- ^
gaged as a permanent collaborator of the Courier and will write each day on
questions regarding everyday life, Jewish and American interests, and essays.
Mr. Novak is a jo\irnalist with vast experience. He possesses a brilliant and
sharp pen, and writes in a simple but attractive Yiddish. His engagement is
a great gain both for us and for the Jev/ish readers of Chicago and environs.
We also wish to inform our readers that a number of improvements for the paper
are new in the making. The Courier will presently introduce several new
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featuares each day In order to make the paper still more interesting than be-
fore. ^
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In the meant ImiB, we wish to eoinonnce th^t a new feature will begin Friday, 3?
i.e., the "Family Pafee," a page for the Jewish women, for the Jewish child, o
and for the interests of the Jev/ish home in general, dis page v/ill be in- Lj
terestlng, easy to read, attractive, and will deal with the vital interests §
of the family; this page v/ill also have a column for children. ^
On Fridays we will feature the "Theater and lAisic Page,** where the most in-
teresting and Important happenings of the American Jev/ish stage, as well as
of the movies, will find an echo.
Every Thursday we will review everything that takes place in the Jewish labor
movement .
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,1V Daily Jewish Courier. Jan. 26, 1923.
ItOr.V PEATmaS IH THZ COURIER
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( Adveirbiseraeut )
*^ 'Beginning next Sunday the Courier will publish a series of new features, which
will be of great interest to all of our readers. A nev; column called the
"World Mirror** will be published next Sunday, and v;ill consist of the most
interesting and latest developments In various fields, science, literature, art,
theater, strange events, etc. All the members of the staff — Dr. S. M. Melaraed,
S. Greenblau, Dr. A. L^rgolin, J. Loebner, M. Indritz, L. Rinegold, et al. — 2
will contribute to the "Viorld Mrror". j±i
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Every Vfednesday a column called "From The Old Country" will appear. It will
describe life in your native tovm and viill report everything that takes place
in Je^vish centers abroad.
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Dally Jewish Forward. Oct. 7, 1922 •
^^CTIONS AT THE CLOAKMAKERS^ UNION, LOCAL 100^
The reactionary Newspaper, the Dally Jewish/ Courier again falsely accuses the
Cloakmaker s • Union Jot Internal dissensions/. The Courier, however, received
a sharp and well-earned answer to Its lies from Comrade ^.feix Brodsky, the
secretary-treasurer of Local 100, International Ladies* Garment Workers Union.
The answer speaks for Itself. Brodsky said: ^I deny all the statements that
were published In the Courier xinder ray name. I am absolutely not responsible
for yesterday's scribbling In that paper, In which an attempt vxas made fy^ the ^J
Courier/ to justify Itself by using my name. I want to state that whatever the
Courier writes about me is a lie.
"First of all, the Courier ^Tanted to shov; that I was a candidate for secretary-
treasurer of the Joint Board on the left-wing ticket. It also atteicpted to
prove, in a rather torturous manner, that two opposing groups can be found in
the Joint Board, a left and a right wing. I deny these statements. Further-
more, the Courier stated that Schoolman, and those who supported Rosen's
candidacy for secretary-treasurer, compelled me to withdraw my candidacy for
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secretaiy-treasurer of the Joint Board. This is not tirue^ The truth is as c-
follows: Brother Fogel, manager of the labor department of the Joint Board p
proposed that both candidates should withdraw in order to avoid certain ^
misunderstandings. I iraraediately accepted the proposal of Brother Fogel and o
resigned. When I was later renominated, I refused to accept the nonination. ^
Brother Rosen, however, remained a candidate, and the result was that Brother S
Conefsky was elected. This is the truth; not that written by the Courier.'^ ^
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Daily Jetvish Courier^ Aug. 4, 1922.
J3;VISK
^V/ HEBRSlriT MAGAZINE IN CHICAiSd/
by ^
Dr. S. M. Melaitied ^
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I read in the paper that they are going to publish a Hebrew magazine in Chicago,
to be called Barkai (Morning Star), and that Mr. Spector, a well-known Hebrew
teacher in Chicago, will be the editor-in-chief and the staff of the new mag- 2
azine. And yet people say that there are no more optimistic and courageous
men in this world!
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I, myself, am not a pessimist by nature, but I would be afraid to begin pub-
lishing a Hebrew magazine in Chicago, though I am somewhat known to the readers
of Hebrew and I am not entirely unknown in this city. I estimate that there
are about two thousand people in Chicago who understand Hebrew, and of these
two thousand only about two hundred understand modem Hebrew, and out of these
two hundred, there are perhaps seventy-five who would be willing to spend a few
dollars a year for a Hebrew magazine. But even assuming that a thousand sub-
scribers in Chicago and five hundred in the country can be found for the Hebrew
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magazine 9 I still fail to see how a Hebrev/ magazine can exist in Chicago. ^
This does not mean, of course, that I want to discourage my Hebrew friends in ^
Chicago. On the contrary, I want to assure them of my co-operation and sym- ^:-'
pathy. They all know my address in case they ever need "copy'* and they know 3
that I will not let them go away empty-handed, but I do wonder at their courage 2
and ambition. ^
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The Daily Jewish Courier has only 8,000 circulation. . The following facts
have established it beyond any doubt.
i^:.
:/\ 1. On Monday May 15f we published an affidavit signed by Chas. Roeske, • v
who worked for the Courier for the last nine years, and who was in charge f
5^'^' : >• of the circulation, in the Jewish section of the West Side, Lawndale Dis^rf-fll^
^;- trlct, Albany Park and the North Side. In that affidavit, Chas. Roeske #
' stated that the net paid circulation of the Jewish Courier in March, 1922,
was not more than an average of Yt'WO copies daily. He also substantiated
/: his statements by publishing copies of checks which represented the col-
' lection for the full circulation of which he had charge.
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2. The Courier answered in their issue of May I6-I7-I8 by first showering
a torrent of abuse on the Forward and the said Chas. Eoeske, and then by
P'^'-::^WSi^'S cLenying point-blank that Roeske ever had full charge of their circulation
p^:J^^^ifv-;vv in the districts mentioned. Furthermore, they made a cut of the signature
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Forward, June 5» 1922.
^^^0lL)PROl302j^
of Ohas. Roeske, and above it have set up in type without any notary puhlic
seal or witnesses, a repudiation purported to come from Chas. Roeske, that
the affidavit he published in the Forward was obtained through intimida-
tion and threat of discharge by Mr. Turavlin, an employee of the Forward.
3# Mr. Turavlin is suing the Courier for libel for publishing the above
mentioned false statement about him, and the case is now pending in court.
He has witnesses to prove that the affidavit obtained from Chas. Roeske,
was given in a voluntary and a legitimate manner. Suing t^e Courier for
libel proves beyond any doubt the authenticity of the Roeske affidavit.
U. On the 20th of May, we published an open letter to the Courier, wherein
we made the suggestion that an impartial committee of advertisers should
be formed and the Courier should open their circulation books to them,
in order to show their real circulation; or if the Courier objects to a
committee of advertisers, they chould become a member of the Audit Bureau
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rorward, June 5, 1922. WPA (ILL) PftOJ. 3027b
of Circulation and this "bureau should investigate their circulation hooks.
The suggestion was not answered,
5. On Sunday May 21 - we pul)li8hed an affidavit signed "by Mr. Ifyman Gold-
man in which he states, that he was working for Chas. Eoeske for eleven
months in 1920, doing the delivery of the Courier for him. This affidavit
corroborates Eoeske 's statement, that he had full charge of the Courier* s
circulation.
6. On Monday May 29 » we published an affidavit signed by Mr. Harry Green-
berg in which he states that he also worked for Mr. Roeske, doing the deliv-
ery of the Courier, from December I92O to May 10, 1922, and that he (Eoeske)
had full charge of the Courier* s circulation.
All the above facts, establish beyond any doubt that the Courier* s circula-
tion in Chiceigo is not more that 8,000 daily*
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Forward, I^ay 29, 1922. ^p^ (U)Pm\ }<n?-f
/f COIICiinUIII^G THE CCURIER^
Another statement tho.t the Courier has no more than about 8,000 circulation in
Chicago.
Charles Roeske, under oath, swore that he ho.d full charge in the circulation-
department of the Courier in Chicago, with the exception of the South Side.
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Therefore, he knows that the Courier circulation in the districts where he
was in charge, was no more than 7,400. The Courier denied that Mr. Roeske
had charge of this entire circulation. Last week we printed the affidavit
of a driver, HyLian Goldman, in wlxich he swore tliat he worked for Roeske al-
most a year, delivering the Courier. Today, we present another affidavit
of a second driver who worked for the sejue Roeske about a year and a half,
delivering the Courier after Goldraan left. He quit his job this 10th of
May.
Read the following affidavits
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JEIYISII
WPA Oli.)^m.mi^
state of Illinois)
County of Ccok ) SS
Harry Greenberg, being first duly sworn, on oath deposes and swears that
he resides in the City of Chicago, and that he is working as a newspaper
delivery driver; that he was employed by Charles Roeske to deliver the
Jewish Daily Courier on the so-called Vfest Side Route, comprising the vi-
cinity from Jefferson St. on the east to Western Avenue on the west, and
from Madison Street to and including 14th Street on the South.
Affiant further states that he remained in the employ of the said Charles
Roeske, doing the delivery of the Courier on this route from December
1920 to March 8, 1922, and after that, when Charles Roeske left the
Courier *s Service he continued to do the same work for Jake Lichten,
who is in charge of the Courier delivery now, up to May 10, 1922, when
he resigned*
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JwasE
WPA iU) PRO! mm
Affiant further states that during the time of his employ by Charles Roeske,
he has made all accounts of oolleoticns weekly to the said Charles Roeske
and that his pay for his work he also received from the said Charles Hoeske,
and that the seme is true of the other men who were working on the ether
routes of wi-.ich the said Charles Roeske has had full charge.
Affisjit further states that the average copies of the Daily Jev/ish Courier
which he distributed were 2400 daily.
Further affiant sayeth net.
Witness t
IIowBTd 11. Fox
Edwin Alban
Harry Greenberg
Subscribed and Sworn to
Before lie, a Notary, this ISth
day of Kay, A.D. , 1922*
Samuel Chapnaji,
Notary public
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Daily Jewish Courier, Feb. 17, 1922.
A FORTy-EIGHT- DOLLAR MIRACLE //ORKER
AND TBDl "BIIWEL^ PAPER
^^ftrainslator' s note: The Jewish newspaper Forward has a daily coliamn entitled
'•Bintel Brief »», a bundle of letters^
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The ♦^Bintel** paper, vdiich is run by a few boys, is very anxious to get adver- £7
tisements because experienced businessmen advertise only in a newspaper which ^
brings good results. The ^Bintel'' paper gets its advertisements in various 2
ways. It begs for some, others it gets by threats and terror, others it co
obtains through Democratic or Republican politicians, to \i^om it promises
indirect support before election, and others it gets on the basis of a per-
centage proposition. The last-mentioned kind of advertisement it receives
from concerts, cantors, balls, and theaters. It takes tickets from the
advertiser in payment for the advertising. It forces individuals and labor
organizations to buy those tickets, eind thus it earns a few cents. No
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responsible newspaper conducts its advertising business that way. No private
newspaper, no party newspaper, whether conservative or radical, would sell
its advertising columns the way the "Bintel** newspaper does.
Recently, when the Courier exposed this method of doing business by the ''Bintel**
paper, the ''Bintel*' paper replied by publishing a list of ^important firms**
which advertise in its pages and do not advertise in the Courier. These firms r—
do not advertise in the Courier because the Courier does not sell its adver- <^
tising columns for small change. Moreover, the Courier demands payment for ^
its advertisements because advertising is a business and because advertising ^
in the Courier brings good results.
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The "Bintel** paper, as mentioned above, published a list of **important firms"
that advertise exclusively in it. This list can now be augmented by the name
of a new advertiser who advertised a certain product as a **medicine for
epilepsy and convulsions, nervous sickness, constipation, headaches, physical
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Daily Jewish Courier, Feb. 17, 1922.
weakness-- impotence,'* a medicine that is prepared by none other than the
"great rabbi Jarachmiel Gdaliah Zucker, of Brooklyn, New York." . .
O
GOOD Ni:;/S FOR ALL SICK PEOPLE
of Chicago and vicinity:
Everybody in the United States Knows about
RABBI ZUCKER'S
patent medicines for epilepsy, convul-
sions, nervous sickness, rheumatism, and headaches. To
These medicines are registered in the United States 5^
Patent Office and the Health Department of the
city of New York. Many people use this medicine
and all receive good results from Rabbi Zucker* s
patent medicine. We, therefore, announce that
Rabbi Zucker will remain in Chicago for an
indefinite period, and anyone who needs his
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medicine can visit his office,
1248 SOUTH KSDZIE AVENUE.
Office hours are from ten in the morning until one
in the afternoon, and from five to six in the evening.
This is the ad of the rabbi's miracle medicine. No responsible paper would '-s
print such an advertisement. The Courier rejected a contract for three ^
hundred dollars which Rabbi Zucker sent in for his advertisement. The Courier if
did not want to be a party to the sale of a medicine which is of doubtful -^
value. Furthermore, Rabbi Zucker is facing a law case against him in New York. -S
The '♦Bintel** paper, being very eager to get advertisements, sent a representa- ^
tive to Rabbi Zucker as soon as it learned that he was in town. The ''Bintel" ^
paper obtained forty-eight dollars from the rabbi for this advertisement,
which it printed on .Wednesday, featuring it with a special heading so that
the ''comrades*' would buy the medicine, and Rabbi Zucker would have good results
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from his advertisement. Thus he would be induced to pay more money to the
•'Bint el" paper for printing his advertisement.
Statement g
Phones: Haymarket 8030-8031-8032 ^
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1128 Blue Island Avenue ::^
Chicago, February 15, 1922. ^
To: Habbi Zucker
1248 South Kedzie Avenue,
To advertisement.. .$48.
Paid,
February 15
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Just as the ••comrades" refused to buy the ham and pork which the Bintel
paper urged them to buy, so the ••comrades'* refused to buy the doubtful
medicine from Rabbi Zucker — and Rabbi Zucker iiow demands his forty-eight
dollars back* ••Bintel •• boys, give the rabbi back his money I
We include in our columns a photograph of the rabbi's advertisement and a
photograph of the receipt for the forty-eight dollars, which the ••Bintel^* z
paper gave the rabbit The rabbi's advertisement suddenly became nonkosher -^
on Thursday because the rabbi refused to pay another forty-eight dollars ^o
for the advertisement. ••Bintel'^ boys, pay the rabbi back his moneyl
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THRS2 YS/iRS FOitVAia) IN CHICAGO; TODAY 7/5 CiiUlBIl/vT^ A HOLIDAY
Today is the third anniverse.ri'^ of the Daily Jev/ish Forward in
Chicago*
The Forward has always had a large circle of readers and friends in
Chicago* V/hen it was decided to establish the Forv/ard in Chicago,
the Jev/ish public accepted the new venture with great pleasure and
pride, and wished the new publication continued success*
In the beginning, it was a rather difficult task to est^iblish the
Fonvard firmly*
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But xve can nov; tell all our friends and comrades, with assurance and
pride, that our hardships are a thing of the past*
The Forward has been constantly growing during the past three ^'-ears,
and is nov; fully grown. From a business standpoint, considering the
number of readers and the influence of the Forward, we can say that
our publication is soundly established* Not only in moral strength,
but in financial standing as well*
Three years is not such a long time. But when v/e look around and see
what the Daily gor/;ard has done in that time, v:e cannot help but admit
that v/e are proud of our accomplishments*
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Chicago has the second largest Jewish population of any city in
America, and of any city in the world. For a long time, it bore
the reputation of a city where vice flourished. But a radical
change for the better has taken place since the advent of the
Forward^ ^7ith the help of pious Jews, the Forv/ard fought against
vice in the Jewish community •
The Forvjard has served the public in a useful manner, by publishing
latest news, interesting and educational articles, and literatiire
written by some of the greatest Jewish v/riters*
From its inception, the Forvzard has been, (and still is) constantly
working in the interests of the Jev/ish working-class in Chicago. It
is the organ of the labor movement of the Socialist Party, the unions.
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and the Workmen's Circle. Therefore, it is natural for it to devote its
efforts, its entire pov/er, to the ^abo^ novement in the great struggle
between capital and labor - the struggle between those who do nothing and
have everything, and those v;ho do all the work and have nothing.
In this great struggle, the aim of the Forward is to help abolish the
present fetid social system that spells poverty, disease, misery, war,
etc. At this moment, while these lines are about to go to press, the
cloak-makers of Chicago are rejoicing over the results of their first
victory.
V/hen we first intended to expand, we pointed out that the New York Forward
had many readers long before the Chicago Forward was established. The
latter is now a branch of the New York Forward.
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Dally Forward, Jan* 1, 1922.
New York For.;ard
The 25tli anniversary of the Nev; York Forv^^ard v/ill be celebrated on the
same date* A quarter of a century has shown the accomplishment of a
few hundred Jews who contributed from their meagre earnings in order to
organize a nev/spaper^ that would not belong to any private individual
and would not constitute a business for private profiteering.
The Forv/ard is intended to be the exclusive organ of the working-class,
a powerful weapon in the struggle for everything that is right and just*
In the course of twenty-five years, the ForY;ard has grown to be the
largest, the best, and the most influential Jewish ne;vspaper in the
world.
At the end of this quarter century the Forward has also found a field in
Chicago, a field so large and powerful that the success is much greater
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than expected^ Today marks the New Yearl The birthday of the Forv/ard
coincides with the first day of our New Year. V/hen this issue is being
taken off the press, horns will sound, bells will ring, and people, v/ith
mixed feelings of joy end regret, will bid farewell to the old year.
A new year is being born, and with the new year, nev; hapes, new dreams,
and new desires are also being born»
V/e wish you success during the new year* V/e v/ish the workers luck and
success in all their novements and struggle and v/e hope that the new
year will bring the Forward more useful work and still better results
than it has had up to nov;#
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f laments are proven false!
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announced in a notarized circulation-statement.
2. That the Torward has twice as much uaid- circulation in Chi cagro
as the Courier.
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I B, Forward. May 21, 1921
The first check received at the office of the conference, for a daily
English workingclass paper, was forwarded "by the Joint Board of Chicago's locals
of the Amalgamated* The check amounted to $l9020»42«
The Amalgamated promised lOjf of the total sum appropriated by May 1.
The Pinsk Branch, #252, of the Workmen's Circle, paid for twenty-nine shares*
A group of Jewish Women have organized themselves to collect money for the
newspaper* The women are planning a bazaar at the Socialist Picnic in Riverview
Park, Sunday, May 12* All proceeds will go for the paper*
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Forwards May 18, 1921 WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
At the last meetiiig of the Par Union, Local ^5 was concerned with
the question: What should the Union do in establishing a daily English
Workers' Newspaper in Chicago? Comrades, M* J. Prenkel, and Sophie Rodigez
addressed the meeting and pointed out the importance of the above-mentioned
work#
A motion was made to withdraw $500 from the Treasury of the Union and
purchase shares for the newspaper. The motion was unanimously accepted.
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Forward, May 14, 1921
Chicago has seven Jewish newspapers, beside those coming frooi New York* We have
made this discovery by observing the K» W. Ayer and Sons, •* American Newspaper
Annual and Directory*** This is one, of the many directories published in America-
The method by which these directories are compiled, is the following: When they
receive a name from any newspaper, they write to the Nev/spaper Compeny requesting
them to send an affidavit of their circulation and other information.
These directories do not merely rely upon the affidavits, but want to know wheth-
er it is a statement of the publisher or an A. B. C. (Audit Bureau of Circula-
tion) statement. They clarify, in their explanations, that only the A. B. C.
statements are certain and the other statements from the Post Office, etc., are
worthless.
Te find in the last American Newspaper Directory that Chicago publishes six Jew-
ish newspapers, with the exception of the Forwards and those of i^Iew York, and
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Forward, May 14, 1921*
here v;e submit them and their •♦circulation'* as they appear in the directory;
Jewish Call (daily) Independent - 19,000, Jewish Courier (daily) Independent -
42,040, Jewish Press (daily) Ind* Republican - 23,000, Jev/ish Progress (daily)
Independent - 14,000, Jewish Record, Independent - 28,000, Jewish Tenies, Inde-
pendent - 17,000*
The Jewry of Chicago know that half of these newspapers are not in existence,
and that the second half does not have the circulation they assert, but some
inexperienced gentile advertisers are unaware of this, and they therefore pa-
tronize these nev/spapers. They print a half dozen copies, on the day they re-
ceive an advertisement, forward one copy to the edvertiser and the others are
kept in reserve, in case an advertiser requests another copy. The news and
articles of these newspapers are alweys the sejce; therefore, they have no
expenses and as much as they receive is a total profit •
The Forward circulation statement is approved by the A. B. C. Why does not the
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♦♦Courier** belong to the A. B. C*? The answer is clear: Exact figures must be
submitted to the A» B. C»
The Forward repeats its challenge, and is willing to deposit .$1,000 in any bank,
that the Forwai^d sells twice as many copies in Chicago than the "Courier** and
all other newspapers (Jewish) put together*
The Jewish Daily Forward is the only Jewish Newspaper in Chicago that is a mem-
ber of the A* B» C.
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Forward. May 1, 1921,
Branch UUU of the Workmen's Circle exceeds all the Jewish working class
organizations in the activities for the drive of the daily English working
class paper. The branch bought shares amounting to $500 of which $250 were
already submitted. What organization can rate with this branch? The
principle participants for the paper are I. W. Golden, N, H, Lashensky,
Benderman and other active members.
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The following were proposed for the Forward Association:
Jacob Siegel. Member of the S.P. , l^th Ward
Nathan Bosenfield, Mezoiber of N.W. Socialist Branch
A. Wallmein, Member of N. W, Socialist Branch
Isaac Averbook, Member of Douglas Branch S*P«
Morris Poznansky, Member of the N.W. Socialist Branch
S« Shlpkowltz, Member of the West Side Socialist Party
All those having any charges to make against the above-mentioned are requested
to Inform:
Meyer Wlnetrlb,
2229 Ohio Street
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WPA (\l U PRO ; ?f:7^'
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Today is exactly two years since the Forward first began to appear in Chicago,
and the anniversary is to he celebrated by a banquet given by the Forward
Association,
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JBWISH
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A Declaration hy the People* e Belief Oomaittee a>ncerxiing the
falsefjring etatemente that appeared in yesterday^ ■ Courier •
Yaleehood Ho« It
*Ihe financial report t which wae ^ren at the Conference of the People* e Belief
last Sundajr* was not signed hy a certified auditor or finance conmittee*"
Tou will findt in toaorrow*s forward, a complete facsimile of the Auditor's
rffportt under his seal. We affirm that the report was not only 0*K*d by a
finance CommitteCt hut also hy the entire executiye of the People's Belief #
faltUiood Ho* 2.
*Ihe report of the executire was not accepted by the bazaar Oommittee at the
conference, which ended in a riot"*
The report was unanimously accepted by the basaar Gommitteet The forward
all the or sanitations 9 all the indiyidoals that helped make the bazaar a success*
fals^ood No* 3
•The $1300*00 that the Atterath Israel Synagogue contributed to the bamaar has
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disappeared entirely**
The Bone7 was added to the total bum hy the anditcr* The Torward had recently
reproduced the checks*
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Talalshood Ho* U (excerpt from our editorial)
The Courier states that at least one thingt the delegates hare learned from the
unsigned report which they have turned dowut and that is that the eiq>enses
of the Peoples Belief Goimittee was about, fifty percent of the income that is
not only scandalous but plain theft and robbery**'
falsehood Ho* 3
'!Qie People's Belief loaned $10,000 to the bazaar* The bazaar returned only
$8000 and the other two thousand dollars were absent on the report**
In the auditor's report of the bazaar it is clearly understood that People's
Belief loaned $10,'^10*09 to the bazaar and received $8000 in return* Haturally
the balance remains in the receipts of the bazaar and since all the money of
the bazaar is giren to the People's Belief the balance is automatically
included*
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J3WISH MONOTONY-
(Editorial in Snglisli)
The average reader of Jewish newspapers often resents the apparent monotony
of the reading matter. It seems to him that the Jewish newspapers are
publishing every day the same news^and that the eorticles are all on the
same style and on the same subject.
To a certain extent » the resentment has a certain foundation in f^ct. One
may tcJce any Jewish newspaper ^ a daily or a weekly, and one will find nearly
every day or every week the same news — pogroms , Jewish massacres , anti--
Semitism, anti-Jewish riots, Jewish oppression, Jewish persecution, slander«-
ous libels against the Jews, and so forth and so on. We have only to look
on the locality of Infoimatlon to know the contents of the infomation. If
the news comes from Vjarsaw, it means Jewish oppression, Jewish persecution.
If it cosnes from Lemberg, it means Jewish wholesale pogroms. If the news
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Is dated London, It means either an attack by the Morning Post against
Zionism, or a new libel against the Jews, or it nay have something to do
with Zionism, and the Zionist organization* If the news comes from Buda-
pest, we know that it carries a message of woe and pain.
So it is to a certain extent true that Jewish newspapers are monotonous, ^
because Jewish life is monotonous; that is to say, it consists of one ^
phase only. Of course, we are not the only people that is subject to suffer- ^
ing and persecution. There are many more people on God's earth who suffer ^
just as bitterly as we do, if not more. But still their life is not as 5
monotonous as ours, because they are not as passive as we are. If they ^-
suffer, they make their enemies suffer too. If they are being beaten, they o
sometimes beat their enemies too. And often enough they even enjoy full 5^
revenge.
That Is not the case with us. Our people is beaten and maltreated, but no
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one has the desire and the opportunity to beat and to maltreat others.
For Instance, there Is an •^Armenian-Turkish war^, that Is to say, a Turkish
plan of massacre of Armenians. The victims are the Armenians, but still
there are a few Armenians who take up arms against the Turks, and wage war
against them. It has never happened yet that Jews should have an opportunity
to do likewise. We only hear of Jewish pogroms, but we have never heard of the §
Jewish pogroms against their enemies, we have never heard of Jev/ish counter-
acting the Poles. This being the case, the Jewish news is often monotonous, i
and we do not blame the reader who is getting tired of it. Z
What is true of Jewish news is also true of Jewish newspaper articles. No ^
conscientious Jewish journalist can overlook the two main activities of the ;^
present time — of relief work and Zionism. And most of our publicists are
actually devoting their time and their ability to the elucidation and ex-
position of these two problems and all the problems related to them. The
Jowish press, if it should discharge its duty conscientiously, must devote
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its energy to these two problems, on the solution of which depends the
future of our people in Europe and in Palestine.
'Other peoples, better established than we are, have a life richer in colors
than ours. They have their own government, their army, their navy, their
administration, their domestic problems, their social and artistic problems,
etc. But we are at present interested only in two problems— Zionism and
relief. And hence the monotony of the Jewish press. But unless we solve
these two problems satisfactorily, we will never have a richer life, and
the monotony will perpetuate itself, so that in order to overcome the J
monotony, we must at present devote all our energies to the solution of 7-
these two problems, even if we feel the monotony strongly. A well establish- ^^
ed Jewish homeland in Palestine, and a settled Jewry in the Diaspora, will 5'
brighten Jewish life, and will give it tone and color, and will make our
life more interesting and the Jewish press will be more interesting, too.
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Forward, November 30, I92O.
A Eabbi testified that the editor of the "Courier" had taken hrihe, Is it
possible?
When the news appeared that Hahbi Ephraim Epstein, Habbi of the largest syna-
gogue in Chicago, had testified at the Holy Altar that the editor of the Cou-
rier was given bribe, a great many asked the question, is it possible? Is the
editor a "person" who would write praises, if paid a few klingers,and abuse
and iiiTiigib when he doesn't receive anything?
The answer to all qjiestions concerning the money scandal in which the editor
of the "Courier" is involved will clear the situation this Friday in the
Forward.
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AGAIN A 37RIKE A" THE GCl^xir^R
AN e:<:pianaticn ?rom wz jemsh i^intfrs op
LOCAL r/l(>.
The Jewish printers today distributed circulars, v/hich read as follovrs:
On the 20th of September, the Jewish printers signed a new agreement with
The Fonvurd and The Labor ".'orld> The Courier t on the other hend, resorted to
legal procedure and the process protracted itself foV so long a time that
the printers became tired and stopped work*
The Courier announced, that the president of Local #l6 is against the printers
upon vrhich Mr. Kaan, the president of LocsjI ^16, answered as follows:
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A.n article of The Courier dra\/s my attention to the fact, that I v/arned the
printers of The Courier that their de ilin^s are contrary to the laws of
Local .rl6» I never made any such st'tement. It is not my view, and I'm
absolutely in sjoiioathy with the Jev.ish -irinters in the Courier difficulties^
In my possession may be a wage scale agreement signed by a represent?: tive of
The Courier^ The president of Chicago Typo<;;^rc ohj cal Local ilo, and also
by Mardson II, l^cott, president of the Internv.tional Tyrjo^raphical Union,
This agreement contains the folla.vin- clause:
It is Rgre d that, at no time shall the v/eckly wage scale be lov/er, than
the wages that are being -oaid by the English daily newspapers of Chicago.
Since the 22nd of I/ay, 1920, the printers of the English newspapers have
been receiving- %55»'^^ ^ week for day work, and $6o per v/eek for ni[;:ht v/ork»
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As the president of the Chica,--;o Typo^r-. uhical Union Local rl6, I demanded
that the Courier should follov/ the terms of the af;reement and pay $^5 per
week to the printer^:, stJr^.rtin^^ September 20, 1920»
My demand met v/ith all kinds of ansv/ers, t-^nd protests from the owner, v/ho
is lookin.e, after his own interests It is my errnest desire, that the Courier
afree to the demands of the exlstinrr wa^-'e sc^j.le a;^,reement«
Mr* S • N, Kaan,
President ChJ cago Typographical Union Local ;vl6»
This letter speaks for itself. The fact is, that all the printers of The Courier
left their work, and "^he Courier is printed no// "by several scy.les, v/ho are
practicing scabbery twice a year, every six months, when they must sign a
a new agreement. The Jewish readers of the Courier v/ho have alv/avs shov^ed
their disgust for scales, will this time surely notify the Courier
they're meaning; about scales.
The Jev;i sh Printers of Chicago.
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Jewish Advgince, June 13» IS 20,
The Judisihe Presse of this city makes, apropos of the la.te judicial election,
some very good remarks. It ascribes the defeat of Julius Rosenthal, Ssq.,
to the callousness of our &erman "brethren, to their indifference in the work
against vulgar prejudices of the masses against the Je\vs. The Presse takes
occasion to urge the Jewish nations of Russia and Poland to throw aside their
exclusive ha.hits and customs, and to hecome true children of this countr^'^,
where the law knows no distinction hetTveen the rights of Jew or Gentile on
account of religious prejudices.
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Mr« James Loebner was born in Jassi, Roumcmia in 1682 # At the age of. S
seventeen, he beoarae the editor of a native humorous magazine, the Broom^
He later oontributed to well-known publications in Bucharest* ^.
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He came to Chicago in 1902 and Joined the staff of the Dally Jewish Courier >
He has a feature in the Courier, known as "The Oalicieui Jew with the NutSf* to
which the readers of the paper look forward on every Wednesday* He is
known under the nom de plume of *Ben Dov,* and "Shneyer Zalmen**
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YROi: Ti:2 PUBLIC H031RUI.!
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It is no surprise to find a Jev;isli nev;spaper in i\nerica containing, in "p
addition to its usual reading natter, an English section also. The ^
suirprisins thine is that the venture is successful. Tlius the English ^
page of the Courier is a success — a very creat success • This is so 2
because the editorials offer a v/ealth of iiaterial and the articles cj
throughout its other colunns are selected, and because the public has [::3
shown great interest in then.
•Yith ever;>' nail, the letter carrier, brings staclcs of congratulations
fron readers of this English page. ITeither does he fail to bring
contributions fraii talented English readers both locally and from other
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states where the Courier is read.
Since the advent of the iinglish page our circulation department has been
busier than ever before, taking large orders from newsdealers and filling
those orders that C€dl for delivery either by carrier or by post* IVe
can truthfully say that, whereas formerly there was one reader for every
copy of the Courier, there are now many more per copy. These are ^ew
readei^T^ the children of the older readers to whom the Jewish language is
unfamiliar.
Yes, it is for these sons and daughters of Jewish parents that the ^ I
publisher of this newspaper introduced the English page, in order that he
might keep them in contact with Jews and their interests. Neither had he
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far to seek for an editor. His own editor of the Jewish Courier,
Dr. S. L. Melamed, also fills this capacity for the English page adding
therein his unusual adroitness and ability. Dr. Melamed is a great :S
editor in lilnglish as well as in Geiroan, Yiddish, and Hebrew* He writes 5
in all these languages for various newspapers and journals in addition ^
to the daily articles written for the Courier. That Dr. Melamed can rj
write, especially that he has something to write about, is attested by go
those buying this newspaper and by those who peruse the famous American o
Jewish Chronicle (in English) of which he was editor. caj
It is the object of Dr. Melamed, by means of the English page, to keep
young /jaerican Jews of Chicago and of the Middle V/est in contact with
Jewish life, Jewish traditions, and Jewish aims, and thus induce them to
take an active interest in all matters pertaining to Judaism.
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And, by the way, Jewish readers of the Courier enjoying our Jewish news
and literary items can now share these joys with their children and
friends who read only the English page. Many articles from the pens of
Mr. Leon Zolotkof, Dr. Margolin, S. Greenblue, Dr. M. L. Kord, M. Indritz, ^
Dr. Morris Reinhardt, and others will appear in English on the English 5
page as well. The two Galician Jews who have won so much popularity for ^^^
their wit €Uid tricks in the weekly Courier will not fail to appear on the r*
new sheet. ^
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Our young generation, the i\merican bom and reared Je^vish sons and daughters, ^
and all who now read the Courier's English page will acquire thereby the S
spirit and knov/ledge of the various Jewish problems both in America and ^
across the sea.
All of us may congratulate ourselves upon this new undertaking. It is a
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WPA (ILL.) PRDJ. 3027^
The Chicago Herald £: Er.arr.iner of ne::t Sxir.da-' (9-7-13)
v;ill contc-.ln a fiilT pr-./:e of s'rm >'=.t'"!etic.;lly rritten
TTticles "by the -nost ort'3tan(^in-2: Jev^s of Chicr;^o and
the coimtr^''. Articles '-'ill oe printed ty:
J-'idge Julian !.-ac':. jTidtf:e H-go ?:im, TTathan D. Caclan,
Samuel ?hil-ipson, Istx Shulrnar. , P^ahhi 3 -:al Sil'ber, Dr,
Stephen V/ise, Jacoh TelloAs, 3. 3. IConar'ro, lir. !:enj. Davis,
and others? .
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To all Porv^ard stibscribers and a.2;ent'^. of th^ following states:
Illinois, Ohio, "^isconsir:, ITel^ras'-a, iio;jth Da^'ota, ::ent'JC'v',
Ivlinnesnta, Iviichigan, Indiana, Missouri, ITorth Dakota, Kansas,
Colorado , Ca^-^da.
After the first of J^^ly all "b^^sine^^s '-'ill te transferred from
New Yor'c to Chica^^o.
All coT^.plaints, nev; su'b script! on e , choniT^es of ac^dre'^s, and gen-
eral correspondence should be addrecsec^ to our western office:
Jewish D'-tily Forv-Td
1123 ^l^ie Island Ave.
Ohica^^o, Illinois
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OPi^NlS ON 'ilia; iMOi^'iKJiiJ'i. 3xDE
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The Jewish Oourier wishes to aiinounce the opening of a branch office on
the Xviorthwest Jide for the convenience of the large Jewish community in
that section of Jhica^o, The number of Jev;ish residents in this section
is constantly increasing*
Uur branch is located in the very heart of this jev;ish quarter, 2448 V/est
Division .street, the store of ^j^*. x^avid rwenigsberg,who v/iil be in charge
of the office.
All tyoes of 'want ads" will be accented here at regular office prices, as
well as subscriptions and other business, i^so, all Jev/ish news stories,
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activities and private nev/s will be accepted at this office.
Mr. Kenigsberg is one of the oldest and most well-known Jev/ish personalities
on the Northwest Side. He is a well-known intellectual and one of the most
active members of the Jewish Educational Alliance and other Jewish organi-
zations.
The Northwest side branch office is open every day and evening except
Friday night and Saturday morning. The telephone is Humboldt 7510.
Translator's note: Please note reference to neighborhoodT/
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Sunday Jewish Courier, June 22, 1919.
/tIJE CQTJRim S.3RVES THE COLH-.IUNITY/
by
J, Leibner
It has been a year since a new department vjas installed in the Courier ♦
We can truthfully say that our paper has accomplished much in the field
of Jewish journalism in America.
With its large staff of fine vjr iters, the Courier stands on a par with
other large newspapers in New York. It is the barometer of Jewish Life,
of Jev/ish influence, and Jev/ish creativeness in Chicago,
1^6 Courier has grown in circulation and significance. It has many more
readers than it had a year ago. It also has done much in various fields
for the Jewish and general community in this city. The Courier not only
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had the interests of the local Jev/s at heart, but also of those
across the sea* Thanks to^ its efforts, iriany institutions have liquidated
their debts v;hile other /^institutions/ have been established. Thanks to
its' efforts, Jews across the sea received all possible aid. The novement
to build a home for Je^vs was naturally not neglected. '* Judaism and
Aiaericanism" is written across its flag, to which end it has devoted its
entire force.
The one in quest of good literature, enlightenment, or the latest news,
the tradespeople of Chicago and other cities — all are grouped around the
Courier ♦ The v/orker possessing special interests also finds first-class
information and a s:^7Tipathetic voice tlierein.
For every department of this nev/spaper, as can be seen froi.i its index, we
have s-oecialists, exr^erienced -oersons '.vith responsible duties—persons v/ho
know what thev want and understand v;ell the needs of the reader as well as
the advertiser.
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The new department and the prosperity in the business world has
elevated the Courier to the position in v;hich it now finds itself, llie
readers Liay expect more improvements — the advertisers even r^reater returns.
Tnere must be more business for the advertiser when the newspaper improves.
And the newspaper is improved when its circulation increases.
The Courier does not rest merely upon its laurels in this community which
has p:iven it a f/reat clientele of Jexvish readers and advertisers, but pro-
gresses, acauiring ever more v/r iters, and improvin^^: its form.
The Je\^;ish Community and the Courier in Chicago are one. The interests of
one are those of the other. The ivelfare and progress of one are those of
the other. Chicago Jews influence and keep pace with the Courier in all
phases of community life.
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JEWISH PRESS CLUB ELECTS
NEV7 OFFICERS
Friday evening, at a well-attended meeting of the Jewish Press Club,
the following officers were elected:
Z. B. Kameika, president; Louis Shaeffer, vice-president; N. Drezdov,
treasurer; S. Greenblue, financial secretary; H. Segel, recording
secretary.
To the executive committee were elected the following membera:
J. Leibner, Jacob Segel, Saul Polsner.
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Lawyer Jacob Underman was chosen to draw up a constitution for the
Press Club.
The meeting terminated with a banquet in honor of Mr. Jacob Fishman,
managing editor of the Morgan Szurnal (horning Journal), who answered
in response to the members numerous greetings with an inspiring speech,
in which he touched upon the general Jewish situation and Jewish politics
in Paris, from where he has but recently returned.
Another banquet speaker v;as Dr. S. M. Melomed, editor of the Courier.
Among other things he said:
"Jacob Fishman is one of those rare Jewish Journalists in America who
possess such healthy outlook on mankind and intellectual ethics as to
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make them simply amazing. That is why all his colleagues and friends have
so much confidence in him, a fact which puts hira in the position where
he can influence people without much effort."
"As an individual, Mr. Fishman is very interesting and pleasant. He
embodies within himself the dry cold sharp intellect of the Lithuanian
Jew and the inspiring warm-hearted animation of the Polish Jew.**
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BACK FRCM FEIANCE TO THE COURISR.
Mr. T. Dua, well known to our readers through his many years of service
on the Courier, has just returned from France, from Uncle Sam's army,
and again resumes his work with this newspaper.
Mr. Dua, during the last fev/ years, was very active in the radical
movement in Chicago and is well acquainted with all the tendencies and
aims in the Jewish Workmen's movement, as well as with all its leading
personalities.
By his re-entering the Courier's services, our stsiff becomes enriched
with an able member and our readers will again be accurately informed
of everything occurring ilrt he Jewish Vforkmen's world. On page seven
we print the first contribution by Mr. Dua under the pen-name of
Elechem Sholom# /
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Forward > Janur?ry 2, 1919*
Reception for the Daily Forward a National Holiday >
Not less than 15,000 Chicago Jewish workers participated in the holiday.
There were great ovations for the speakers and for Rosa Balsa, the great opera
star. The memory of this event will remain in the minds of the participants
for years to come.
On New- Year Eve, Tuesday December 3l8t, I9IS, over 15,000 Chicago Jewish
workers congregated at the Large Coliseum to celehrate the puhlication of the
Forward in Chicago* The proceeds from the sale of the first edition was contri-
buted to the people's relief. By 8:00 o'clock the hall was filled to capacity
and even standing room was not available. Soon the platform was filled with
honored guests. The first speaker on the program was J, Louis Engdhal, Editor
of the Chicago Socialist, The applause was terrific. The next speaicer was
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Seymour Stedman, a noted attorney who defended five defendants for socialistic
propaganda, in federal court. Other speakers were as follows: Mr. Radriges,
Robert Howe, the former Editor of the World, K. Marmar , former Manager of the
World, Morris Ziokind, Representative of the Workers Ring, L. Beneson,
representative of the United Jewish Workers Alliance, H. Shnide, representative
of various other workers organization. Toward the end of this great event, a
few more of the most highly honored guests, were introduced as speakers, Al»
derman B. Vladek, General manager of the Forward^ and Judge Jacob Peukin. Pres-
ident of the Forward. The applaud for these two speakers was great beyond de-
scription. After the enthusiastic crowd finally quited down, the famous Prima
Donna, Rosa Raisa, of the Chicago grand opera entered the hall. The audience
simply went wild, happiness and applause beyond reason looking at the girl ge-
nius from Biale stock Russia. She sang Russian Melodies and other songs from
the old Fatherland. She concluded her concert with the most beautiful of Jewish
songs, Eli, Eli.
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J. Loebner
V/ith the openinr cf a branch office of the Courier on the i7orthv;est Side, a
nevj chapter is started in the history of our coimaunity in Chicago.
In that part of the city, the Courier reiiches aLnost every Jev/ish home viheve
Yiddish is read and Jev/ish custons fcllov/ed, and v;here it obtains its share
of advertisei'ients from the businessmen. Tlie Je;/s of the iJorthv/est Side, v;ho
are active in various fields of public endeavor, are not too lazy to come
over to the .Vest Side — to the office of the Courier-^to discuss this or that
matter and in this manner most thinr;s are undertaken and carried out for the ^
benefit of all, v;ith no extra expense to this office*
The publisher of the Courier, v;ho spares neither effort nor money to make this
nev/spaper an outstandinc daily, has undertaken not only to deliver a fine
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Ill H v/est Side acconplish for i^s oivn benefit and the benefit of the en-
tire Jev/ish coLU.'iunity, i.iore than ever before; that more Jev;s become
interested in the local Jev/ish institutions; and that everytLin^;;^ there that
concerns the Jev/ as a Jev/, as a businessman, and as a workingman, . shall
have ST)ace in the Courier.
Tlie branch office, x:hich is located at 2448 V/est Division Street, is in the
very heart of the Northv/est Side Je\/ish nei{::hborhood, and v;as placed under
the supervision of the :vell-l:nov/n David Kenicsberr., an honorable family man,
a scholar, and an active businessman. -h
The representative of the Courier on the Ilorthv/est Side believes in impartiality cj
and punctuality. He promises to investicate all reports, before they leave ^^
the branch office for the :::ain office at 1214 South Kalsted Street. Ke in-
vites the representatives of all elei.ents and groups of the IJorthv/est Side
Jev:ish population to visit him in his office for a closer acq.uaintanceship, ivith
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III I- the ^ronise, that all their r::ood-intentioncd and important under-
Ill H takings — liberal or conservative — v/ill receive from hin all necessary
attention and support, through the Courier,
In short, the Courier v/ill do as nuch for the Korthv:est Side Jev/ish social life
as it does for other parts of the city.
If matters of concern to t:ie general public on the northv;est Side v;ere either ^
entirely neglected or improperly carried out, it 7;as because the Jev;s there f=
lacked a direct connection v;ith the Courier. ITov; they have this connection. £J
Institutions on the verge of decay villi be revived; the flourishing ones r/ill ^
flourish still more and nei7, iiiiportant ones v:ill be founded.
Jewish leaders of the liorthsidel If you cannot pay a personal visit to 3^our
branch office of the Courier to have a talk v:ith Lr. Kenigsberg, do so over
the telephone, Hu:.iboldt 7510. Also, all those v;ho knov; of an important hap-
pening or any other item of nev/s value, are invited tc report it at once to
llr. ICenigsberg. Tlie nev; branch has tiie services of the pen of Ljt, IZenigsber
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Tlie Courier strives for iinproverrient not only for financial reasons.
It has the -i^crycnal satisfaction of Icnov/inc that the Yiddish reader finds
rich and instructive naterial, as well as the latest nev;s iteiis. It, there-
fore, concratulates the ITorthv/est oide Jev;s on the openinc of their nev;
branch office, and hopes to see them, their institutions, and their nover-ents
reach a higher standard and have a voider scope.
Ilanuccah Sunday is for Palestine
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Today is Zionist 71ac Day. Several hundred younc Jerrish cirls v;ill narch in-
to the streets to sell niniature, beautiful Zion flac's for the benefit of the
Jev/ish National Pu.nd; our fair sex v;ill stop every passer-by to pin on then S<
the flac of white and blue, and \/ill expect a nickel, dime or cuarter for it.
Don't refuse then, cive as nuch as you can*
Hanuccah is a holiday in v:hich v/e celebrate the national av;aiceninp. Oi. tne
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III Z Je;;s durin/;: the tine of the I'accabees. In such a tine, the
III H conscientious Jew rei!:enberi: that he also is a menbcr of a nation which
at one ti.^^e ov;ned its ov;n soil, spoke its ov;n lancua^-e, and conducted
its oivn policies.
The rreat v;orlc upheaval gave us tack our country. It is obvious that the
redemption is here. Palestine av;aits v;ith open anas to embrace its exiled
people.
Bear in mind, that every cent now C-Oi^C "to Palestine is for bread for the
Jews there. 7;;ork is beinr created for then on the farns and plantations, and
industries are developed by it.
The National Fund is not an ordinary alnsbo::, but a ''purpose box". 'This fund
is to be used not merely to still the huncer of the individual, but to create
a fund for public institutions, to buy r;round in Palestine and populate it
v;ith Jews to work it and enjoy their labor; the soil can never be resold for
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As you see, the c^ireatness of the National ?und is not ificrely
tenporary, but pennanent. There fore, buy the flag '.vith affection, and pay
for it generously. Support the already founded institutions and create nev/
ones.
^eor^'anization of Younc Judea Club^s]/^
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The Younc J^udea clubs of Chicago are beinc reor'-anized. In order to ^ive
them real importance, they must have callable leaders. For this purpose, it g
?7as arranged xvith Mr. P. Hudens, a capable and experienced teacher, to cive
instruction to those v;ho '.vill undertake to direct the clubs. The directors
are required to have a hich-school education, and a profound icnov/ledge of the c?
Bible.
The function of the Younf- Judea clubs is to rive a national Jev/ish education
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III E to our joys and g-^Is vrho did not have it v/hen they v;ere small.
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their hearts f:lov/ v;ith affection at the nation's present tasks and
strivinr.s for the future.
To direct the Younr Judea clubs c-^sts iioney, and it is tiie duty of every real
Jew to heir) the clubs to function.
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GREETING TO OTJR ITITOR I*
Mr* Harry Lipsky, manager of the Jewish Courier* 'p^
My dear Mr. Lipsky: Permit me to congratulate you, the readers of your S
newspaper , and all the Jews of Chicago for the great achievement in obtaining £
the services of Dr. S. K. Melamed as chief editor of the Courier. ^
Perhaps I am in a better position to appraise the value of Dr. Melamed than
any other Jewish reader, because I have followed Dr. Melamed's career of
philosopher and publicist since his appearance in the Jewish neighborhood. I
have read his works in more than one language, and had a worth-while visit
at his home in London in 1914;*
I have always admired Dr. Melamed* s literary vigor and philosophical intelli-
gence. Dr. Melamed is one of the few Jewish writers who have a historical
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conception about Jewish life, who have studied and \inderstand Jewish history,
and who are In a position to compare the events of Jewish history with the
history of other nations* Dr* Melamed has lived in many countries, has studl
the literature of many nations, and uses it all in the field of Yiddish-*
Hebrew endeavor*
Notwithstanding his knowledge and views as a philosopher, Dr« Melamed devotes ^
himself to the work of publicist and journalist, and for the last few years o
we have read his opinion about all questions concerning Jewish life in various ^
co\intries* Dr* Melamed is not an academician who hides himself in a corner
amidst old books, he is a writer full of life, he connects body and soul, and
uses his historical information in explaining daily occurrences*
I must confess, that I did not agree with Dr. Melamed in all the subjects which
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he touched upon* Neyertheless, I always have had the highest respect for his
ideas and sincerity.
Concerning his style of writing, it can be said that he is magnetic. When ^
you begin to read an article of his, whether it be written in Hebrew^ Tiddlshi^
English, or German, you do not wish to stop reading it until you have finishedir^
His style is slightly flavored with humor, and his vocabulary is inexhaustiblef^
he alway^sfinds the proper words for his thoughts.
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It is impossible to enumerate Dr. Melamed*s qualifications in a short letter, f^
1 only want to relate that^ in a conversation with a doctor last week, he told^
me that he cannot thank me enough for the favor I have shown him in enlisting
him into the ranks of subscribers to the American Jewish Chronicle^ because he
believes that it is the best reading matter that he has had in the last twenty-
five years. Hundreds of readers of the American Jewish Chronicle read every
article of that publication. The truth of the matter is that the American
Jewish Chronicle^ which Dr. Melamed has founded and edited, is the best Jewish-
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English periodical that we ever had«
In view of the above-mentioned facts, I am taking this opportunity to ^^
congratulate you and your readers for the great achievement in sectiring the^
services of Dr« Melamed as editor in chief of the Courier^ I trust that we .^
shall appreciate Dr« Melamed, and that he will do for Jewish Chicago as ' -
much as he did for Jewish New York, and that he will help us in all our im- \
port€Uit tuidertakings« >
Devotedly yours,
km Levinson«
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Mr. J. B. Loebner, formerly managing editor of the Weekly Jewish He cord. ,
has accepted the position of associate editor of the Daily Jewish Courier.
Mr. Loehner has achieved a reputation as a critic and a puhlicist, contri-
buting to various Jewish papers. Many of his articles have "been translated
and published in the English press.
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anSAT HONOR SHOm MR. LOUIS H/iL^-ERLINa IN CHICAGO
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A luncheon was given yesterday afternoon in the La Salle Hotel in honor of
hlr. Louis N. Hammerling, president of the Foreign-Language Newspaper Associa-
tion of America. Publishers and editors of the foreign-language newspapers
in Chicago, and Americans prominent in various fields, over a hundred in
number, attended the luncheon. The luncheon was given on the occasion of the
tenth anniversary of the Association. Llr» Hammerling has been at the head of
the organization since it was founded*
The speakers at the luncheon were: Mr. Merrick, of the National Security
League; United States District Attorney Klein; Mr. Schtreckman, of the
Liberty Loan Committee of the Seventh Federal Reserve District; LIr. Gerringer
and ^Ir* Palandeck. They all praised Mr. Hammerling for his brilliemt leader-
ship of the Association and for his patriotism as v/ell as the patriotism shovm
by the foreign-language nevjspapers of America.
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The last speaker was Mr. Hammerling himself. He thanked those present for
the friendship and support which they had given hiiri. And with his usual en-
thusiasm and candor, he assured them that in the future as in the past, he
would fulfill his obligations as an Merican patriot and conscientious
businessman.
The publishers and editors present also passed a resolution expressing their
loyalty to America and assuring President Wilson that they would support him
in every undertaking to help win the v/ar against militarism and autocracy.
The resolution was drawn up by the committee which arranged the luncheon.
John F. Sraulski, Harry A. Lipsky, V. Gerringer, Hector Durande, Peter Lambroz,
Alexander Johnson, John R. Palandeck, and Reverend Francis Gordon were members
of the caranittee.
The luncheon in Chicago is one of a series of luncheons that is being given in
honor of Mr. Hammerling in several large American cities. Being a national
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figure in this country, he has met many people, outside of the publishing
field, such as prominent American businessmen and high public officials who
know him because in the newspaper world of this country, he has done such fine
work for the foreigners*
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The proposal to suppress the navspapers of this countiy that are printed in
foreign languages on the ground that no faith can be placed in their loyalty
to America, brought forth many protests from prominent people and national
leaders who are well acquainted with the I'oreign- language newspapers and are
convinced of their loyalty.
In V/ashington, Gongressnan Adolph J. Sabath represents a district that v/as
virtually settled by foreigners • He knows how loyal these people, as well
as their compatriots in other parts of the country, are to America, an attitude
that is reflected in the newspapers that are printed in their tongue, and
which they read. He therefore had a conference in l7ashington recently with
the Honorable George Ci^eel, chairman of the Committee on Public Information,
to discuss this question, llr. Creel requested the Congressman to submit in
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TV writing the reasons he had for asking that the nev/spapers in
IV (Bohemian) question should not be suppressed* Here is the contents of a
letter that Llr. Sabath later sent in on this question:
*1.Iy attention has been called to tba attempt being made to suppress the neivs-
papers, magazines, and books printed in foreign languages.
'♦The number of foreigners who read only in their own language is, with certain
reservations, approximately four or five millions of people. Unfortunately,
the nature of their work is such that although they may, v/ith great hard-
ship, try to learn to speak ::i;nglish, they can never learn to read or write
English. To clarify for them the purpose of this war which v/e are carrying
on against a brutal enemy, to familiarize theia with the democratic spirit of
our government, and to teach them how highly important it is that everyone
here should be patriotic, we not only dare not suppress their newspapers, but
we must encourage them, since they are the only means of propagandizing among
the foreigners.
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17 (Bohei::ian) which v;e can inform them of all the disastrous incidents which
talze place today. The people who do the great .vorlc in our
mines, factories, iiills, plants, and other similar establishraents, could never
give such wholehearted support to the government's preparations to win the
war, if they did not read their newspapers v/hich rouse them to their duty and
obligation to the land in which they live; thus the v/orkers work with greater
diligence and we, directly and indirectly, benefit thereby.
"Personally, I am able to read newspapers in the Bohemian, Polish, Slavic,
Jevjish, and Gear.ian languages. And for the last six months, I have derived
.r.reat pleasure from following the strong appeals that they print daily to
help the government in all its undertakings.
"I believe that it would be an unl*orgivable . mistake to suppress any one of
the foreign nev/spapers at this time. I believe that such a step would be
directly in opposition to our present national needs, and would be a great
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IV loss to our^best interests. I believe that the newspapers in
IV (Boheiiian) the Toreisn langua^^es prevented hostile croups iTom spreading
hatred for governirient enterprises. I urge therefore, v/ith all
my heart, that, for the reasons enuiaeruted aoove, the nev;spapers in question
shoTild be left alone.
"Instead of being restricted, they should be encouraged and praised so that
they may continue their patriotic instruction.
"Respectfully yours,
"A. J. Sabath."
Concressnan Sabath is prepared to fisht in Con<::ress any bill tiiat will be
proposed for the suppression of foreicn-language newspapers. He also knows
that such a bill, if passed, will particularly harm the Jewish press in
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rv America, and the spiritual sustenance of the Jewish reader
IV (Boheraian) ;vill be ta]:en av;ay.
He expresses his hope, however, that such a thing will never happen. Never-
theless he is already busy winning other congressuen and senators to his side
so that, if such a bill is proposed, it ;vill be voted down.
Sx-president Theodore Roosevelt and the head of the national Security/ League
are among those v/ho want the newspapers in foreign tongues to be suppressed.
They v;ant only jlnglish spoken and v/ritten in America.
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Dally Jewish Courier, June 17, 1918.
^ORK B3ING DOlto FOR THE COUNTRY BY OUR GOVERNMEN^
All the details of the work being done in Washington in behcLLf of our boys
who are **over there" helping to win the war against the world* s foe, Germany,
will be announced for the readers of the Courier once a week. This news will
appear under the above-mentioned caption. The first installment will appear
tomorrow on this page, translator's note: No caption is given here; however,
in the succeeding issue, the caption appears as ''What Our Government Is Doing
if'or The Countryjy •
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irSLLO, RE;a}3RS OF Tffi: COURIER!
by
J. Leibner
I^m beginning my v;ork as associate editor of the Courier, I vi?ish to say to all
of you that I realize iny responsibilities in this capacity, and that I hold
in great esteem the honor v/hich the publisher of this neivspaper has accorded
me.
I did not come here to install new policies, to collect debts, or to do any-
one a favor. I came here for the mutual interests of myself and the Courier —
v/hich means also the interests of the reader. I came here to make the Courier
a better, finer, and richer newspaper both in content and significance.
v7
I have been a journalist since my youth. I have always been active and have
often joined in the demands made by Jewish interests in every aspect of human
endeavor, both through the periodicals to which I contributed and through the
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organizations with which I ;vas connocted. Tlius I obtained a broad per-
sonal acquaintanceship v;ith prominent people, and generally gained valuable
ideas not only pertaining to Chicago, but to other parts of the country as
well. The advantages thus gained I will gladly share with the readers of the
Courier through my articles.
The present V7orld V/ar causes many changes, in business, in- politics, and in
social conditions. It will be my task to observe these events, and to dis-
cern where and how they affect the interests of the readers and the advertisers,
then to state the facts as they are. I shall discuss problems as impartially
as possible and will fight for all that is just.
As a journalist, I wish to say modestly, that I am very well known to the local
Jewry, I an also known to non-Jev;s. I know everyone, and ever^^'oiB knows me.
I knav all institutions and organizations from the ground up; I knovi what
they have and what they lack. I kna^v their usefulness and their shortcomings,
J mi
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They shall all receive ny due consideration.
I believe in encou3?aging and helping every worthy undertaking. I v/ish to see
the businessmen more successful, and the workers more satisfied. I shall
agitate for the observance of the sacred traditions and high ideals of the
Jewish nation; and I v;ill seek to effect a better understanding between our
various elements so that opinions shall be respected and principles shall not
be attacked with insults and threats •
Henceforth I shall dedicate my loyalty, time, energy, experience, as well as
my pen, to the Courier. I shall serve no one group, but rather v/ork for the
"benefit of all. It is therefore in place, here, to unite eveiyone in our
community to consider me as their friend, and to assure them that their voices
will be heard and their opinions v^ill receive their due place.
A new life, a nev/ interest in the Jewish community, is approaching. My pro-
fession, as a journalist, compelled me to take an interest in every department
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of the publishing business. I know everjrthinG, Tron the xvhere and how
of getting nev/s, to the distribution of ths newspapers to the nev^sstands. I
have studied and analyzed the latest and best methods in the non-Jev/ish news-
paper v/orld, methods that make possible the utilization of each department
to the greatest extent.
I am not a stranger to the Courier. I .vorked here for almost six years. Since
I left, it has grovm to be one of the biggest Jewish industries in the country <
It ranks vriLth the most successful of our nev/spapers; in its circulation it
includes Jev/ish Chicago and most of the cities of the I7est; it is the highest
Jewish platform in this part of Aiaerica and its voice resounds every^^here. I
know all this; and because I laiow it, I shall consider my task even more
sacred as long as I am working for the Courier.
I do believe that this newsDaper, even though it is a Jewish nev/spaper, should
also deal v/ith /problems of^" general interest. Don*t forget that besides
Daily Jewish Courier, June 17, 1918.
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being Jews we are also Americ€in Jewish citizens, citizens of a glorious
republic—America I As such, we hava other duties as well* I shall write
about all of this. I only beg (of my readers) a little patience. My heart
is in my v/ork, and my solo aim is to make myself worthy of my profession as
a writer in the Courier — the newspaper of and for Chicago.
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Sunday Jewish Courier, June 15, 1918.
MR. LEIBIIER IS BACK V;iTH THE COURIER
After an absence of about ten years, Lir. Jay Leibner has returned to the
Courier as a co-worker on the editorial staff. iJr. Leibner is one of the best
known men in Jewish newspaper circles. He lias an eye for local interests and
knows how best to present such material to the public.
lir. Leibner knows Jewish Chicago and its institutions very well, and his re-
turn to the Courier will, without doubt, prove to be to the best interests of
the Chicago public. His first article will appear tomorrow.
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Daily Je^/isli Courier, Jun^ 10, 1913.
( rid vert ise::i3nt)
.wherever you nay o on your vacatiorr thin sa^uner — to the seasiiore, to die
inountains, or to a auiet oe^iceAil /ouatry place — see to it that your paper,
the Courier, is delivered to "ou every day that vou Goend there. You <.ill
feel loneso-ie and cut off fro;;, vour hoine vathout \' jur na-jer.
*^® '^Q^^JQ^ is seat out on the early :orni i:r trains, and is delivered in
most of the sujrciier resorts of :. iciii-:an and .;isconr>in on the same da:/. -©
v\/ill send the Courier to you daily to '-niy place you ..Ish for only thirty cents
a month, ^~>ayabl8 in advance.
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Daily Jevdoh Courier, June 10, 1918.
I.lail us your remittance for the sur.i;;ier subscription, in sta.ips, or brin-:it in
to our office.
Dail-" Jev.ish Courier
1214- oouth i.'alsted Jtroet
Chicac^o, Illinois
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3. B. Loehner is the editor and general manager of the Jewish Records
He has achieved a great reputation as hoth a critic and publicist and many
of his articles have heen translated and published In the English press.
Mr. Loebner was bom In Bomanla and when only seventeen became editor of a
native humorous magazine* Seventeen years ago he emigrated to this countiy
and for five years served as city editor of the Jewish Courier. In I909 he
and Leon Zolotkoff began to edit the Jewish Record. Incidentally, Mr. Loeb-
ner has done considerable work toward the furtherance of the Progressive
Party.
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The Jewish Hecord occupies an xinasual position In Its field. It Is a ^^
weekly newspaper, printed In Yiddish, and is the leading literary publica-
tion In that language In the West, !• Shapiro, commissioner and secretary
of the West Park Board, Is the publisher.
Its regular contributors Include K. Marraor, editor of the Chicago Dally
World; Dr. Uorrls Helnhart; S, Qreenblau, formerly editor of the Dally
Jewish Press; Israel Blum, the poet; Dr. Israel Marcus; J. M. Wolfsohn,
formerly, editor of the Dally Jewish Courier: Eoman 0. Lewis, and S. H.
Album, the foremost orthodox rabbi In Chicago.
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The Daily >^orld, Janupry 8, 1918
THE COU-RIEH'S ?QG?C:;S C:! jr:S. (Sditorirl.)
Several of our reocers ^ill perhrps wonder anrrily v/hy ^ve continuplly brin^
to their attention the existence of the Courier. They must not for^^et thr-t
the reactionary elements in Je^-^ish life rre rich in material resources and
are ahle to publish a paper even thouf;:h it iif. respised "by the Jerish masses.
The Je^vish Press actually exists in Chica^^o, edited by Abe lieblir^, and the
Courier bv Leon Zolof'ioff. Both are "t)a.triots" end. "-oro-^^r" until the end*
The difference betv/een them is that the Courier has the power to h^.n^notize
the Jewish nas'^es in tirie of election*
The Courier controls the Vad Hara.bonin (organized ra'^-bis), the Central Helief
for war victims, the Marks ITathan Hone, and oth<=r ch? ritahie institutions,
Hebre^v schools, presidents of the synagof.-ues , e.nd the entire Zionist m.ovenent
of Chica-TO. The Courier takes advantav^'e of these ora-anizations for its politi-
cal, financial, and "social" purposes*
The Courier recently made a. sandv;ich of Jack Loeb's Christmas-Zionism end
"war until the end patriotism.." It reiterates all the reactionary editorials
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from the caoitalist press and disguises its vile :"orm under the blue-white
"banner of Zionism.
The Courier is a brd actor s^nd only ir'iots "believe its? "pr>triotism,*' "Juda^-
isn," and "Zionism." It has greater success in the role of a Purim actor
thpn by declarin*^ thpt its Zionists do not recognize the government of Trot-
sky s-nd Lenin anc? they did so on the sane day thnt mir2;hty Enf^land hinted
that she Trill reco/^nize then.
The Courier i? a rrepter crip .le vrhen it 'vants to tlirow a stone at the
Socialists in aji indirect manner. Bein^ in constant fear that the Jewish
Socirlists \7ill succeed in terrin-^; off its mask of "American Patriotism,"
"Jewish Social ^ork," and "Zionism," the Courier, t;iereforo, seeks to dis-
credit the Jewish Socialists, who vrant to clean;^e the Je^vry of Chica:P*o from
the ola/me from which it wishes to become free. The Courier is too much
of a cowarcl to Dublicly attack the onranized Jewish Labor Movem.eat of
Chica^r:o, so it seelcs to discredit it indirectly by spreading false rumors
about it'^ comrades.
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The World, October 22, I9I7.
J^EWISH SOCIALIST PUBLISHINa ASSOCIATION ALRFADY OBGANIZED.
^■'^') PROJ. 3Q2?i,
The conference for a dally la1)or periodical in Chicctgo that finally real-*
ized the old dream "by publishing The World > at a meeting yesterday, held
in the lAiited Hebrew Trades Hall, IIU5 Blue Island avenue, terminated that
gloxlous chapter of its work, by creating the Jewish Socialist Publishing
Association*
The Jewish Socialist Publishing Association is an organization of repre-
sentatives from three sections of the Jewish labor movement in Chicago -
Socialist branches, trade unions, and the Worlcmen's Circle, and this asso-
ciation has now officially taken the paper under its control, guaranteeing
its success by that great undertaking* After adopting the constitution,
stating that every Socialist or Progressive organization may become a mem-
ber of that body, the association immediately took up the question ae how
to enlarge The World to meet the great demand of the masse s» It was
tuiderstood that above all* it is important that our paper shall possess
its own press, so that it should not be printed some where else, which
creates considerable difficulties in publishing the newspaper in regular
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The World, October 22, 1917#
time* Tor this purpose, the association determined to Issue loan certifi-
cates at five dollars and higher, for a general fund of $5,000#00 -
The Jewish Socialist Publishing Association expects all workers and organi-
zations that are in oynpathy with the workers, as well as individual per-
sons, to participate in the loan and help further the success of The Worlds
The certificates can he redeemed within one year after its Issuance, i*e«
the association borrows $5,000 from the friends of The World for only
twelve months time and then everybody will receive his or her money back
for the certificates at maturity •
The following were elected officers of the association: Hyman Schneidt
president; Sam Diamond, secretary-treasurer; H, Snyderman, recording sec-
retary, and I« Sllverstein, sergeant at arms. Members of the ctdminlstra-
tlve council are: E» Witt, U* Lemer, A. Stem, I* Blumen, A. Alport, and
L« Hanock*
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The World. Octoter 17, 1917,
JSWISE COUBIEE THBEATENS THE FRIENDS OF THE WOHLD^
The Jewish Courier moves convulsively In despair; It sees and feels that
Its reactionary doctrlnest In the Jewish districts, comes to a quick ending*
In the course of three days, the fact Is affirmed that the readers of the
Courier will cease reading It as soon as a new dally newspaper Is published*
The World has coinpletely demonstrated It*
Thousands of readers of the Courier of yesterday are readers of the World
today* This hurts the owners of the Courier and they seek to terrorize the
advertisers and the standkeepers* They have also attempted to write
warnings to the printers* union, against the publishers of the World. The
great success of the first two ntunbers of the World was surpassed by our
third number and the burning wrath of the publishers of the Courier also
ascended In proportion* They actually lost all patience; they threatened
the standkeepers by saying that they would post news-boys at the stands
and drive them out of business If they keep the World*
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The World. October I7, 1917,
WPA(ILL)PR:j.302yb
The tnith, however , is that the standkeepers cannot be involred; they are
merely workers seeking a livelihood 1^ selling papers that the public de-
mands and the public now demands the World* The owners of the Courier are
greatly mistaken if they think that hy threats they can compel the readers
to read their paper. The great masses of advanced men and women of Chicago
do not recognize the Courier and longer; they have now their own "World*"
The publishers of the World, the labor organizations of Chicago, are highly
pleased that the paper received such enthusiastic reception from all strata
of the masses. The contrivances of the Courier will not help* Fate deter-
mined that the World shall replace the Courier for the Jewish masses of
Chicago* The advanced laboring masses have now their own periodical*
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!ghe World, Octoter 15, 1917#
THOUSANDS BXTiIND aBEETIH&S TO THE FIRST EDITION OP THE WORLD.
The old revolutionary melody that once inspired and carried the armies
of liherty to the great triunqph over the Bastille, the "Ifarsellaise,^ with
the song of the revolution, the "International,** is announcing the glad
tidings, Saturday evening, that a new ''World*' was bom; that the Jewish
workers of Chicago have finally found their "World;" that the local
organized working class has finally succeeded in establishing its own
organ -* that our daily paper The World is already published! Uore than
3tOOO men and women, representatives from all branches of our movement,
filled the gigantic hall of the Second Regiment Armory and extended greet-
ings to the birth of our daily paper, with indescribable enthusiasm^
Comrade Earl D« Sandburg, on behalf of the Cook County Socialist Party,
extended greetings by presenting $100 and promising further support to the
paper; Professor Scott Hearing, chairman of the Peoples Council, spoke
about the power of a labor press, and a few other greetings followed, with
a donation of $25 from the Bialy stock Branch 127 » Workmen's Circle* Sev<-
eral copies of The World were later auctioned* The first copy was bought
for $23* The auction sale cleared a total of $1^*
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The World. October 14, 1917,
The organized Jewish working olass is the publisher of the Daily World*
It will be the paper of the Jewish masses. It is published with their help
and for their interests*
The labor organizations struggle for the abolition of capitalism and for the
reoonst ruction of a social system in which every aant irlthoat discrimination
on ground of rellglont race or sex*«e« shall receive the full fruits of his
labor*
The principle task of the World shall therefore be to help the Jewish Masses
In the struggle for a better standard of living* It will honestly enlighten
them on all problems of the day and on the views and demands of the organized
working class; the trade unions; the Socialist Party; the Workmen's Circle
and the Cooperative movement*
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The World. October 14, 1917.
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The Worldt is above all, interested in the life of Chicago* It will devote
a greater part of its oolumns to the local Jewish and general welfare* It
will not only be limited to labor problems* It will also disclose to Chicago
Jewry the defects and the necessary improvements in the children's eduoationt
the conduct of the public institutions and every thing else pertaining to
social life*
The World is not interested in fooling the public nor in flattering it* Its
news will be compiled honestly and will give a clear picture of actual life*
The World will not only supply its readers with dry facts, but also with
an explanation of the facts* It will illuminate them with the beacon light
of the ideology of Socialism* It shall enlighten them with editorials and
articles in which the events of life shall be discussed from the standpoint
of the organised working class*
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The World, Ooto er 14, 1917*
The World will furnish its readers with popular scientific articles on the
nature of mankindf countries and races; easily comprehended articles on
hygiene and health of the individual as well as the whole of society; it shall
also devote much space to art and literature; good novelSit instruction and
poems; through which* it shall enrich the minds and ennoble the sentiment of
its readers*
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In order that it may be in a condition to fulfill its task, the World shall
have the following sections:
NewSf Jewish and general, domestic and foreign, espeoially of the laboring
masses* S ditorials and articles* Consideration on the most important pro-
blems of life, which shall interest every reader*
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The World. October, 14, 1917.
Sooiali8m« (l) The teachings of the sooialist theory, its history and
derelopaent* (2) Contributions, reports and news of the S. P«, Jewish
Socialist Federationt and of the Socialist Movement in general, domestic and
foreign. (3) A weekly survey of the socialist press from all currents*
•4*
Trade Unionism* (l) Popular articles on trade-unions written by well known
labor leaders* (2) Communications and reports from the local labor organi-
sations* (3) Correspondence and news of the labor movement in the United
States and all other countries* (4) A weekly survey of the Jewish press and
other languages.
Periodicals and Magazines, (l) A survey of the Jewish papers: The readers of
*he World shall be informed with the problems dealt with there, what opinions
are being voiced and the opinion of the Daily World* (2) Everj/^thing that
the Non- Jewish papers speak about the Jews, aboutthe workers, about socialism
and about other things which should interest the readers of the Worlds
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The World. October 14, 1917
Correspondenoe from United States and other countries* 5elles LettreSt
novels, essays, poems, feuilletons, and humor*
Critquet Criticism on literature and art* Review of books In various lang-
uages, especially on such books which are written In Yiddish or have a Jew-
ish or social content*
Scientific Division* Hygiene, (health, cleanlinaee), astronomy, biography^
history and so forth*
/ Peoples Voice. Every reader may contribute to this colu?Tin, his or her opinion
on any problem, which the rules permit to publish*
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Social Life* The editor will accept, in this column, short announcements on
social activities and public gatherings^
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The World. OotoTDer 14, 1917.
Almanao* ConTentlons and speaohes of every day»
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Letter Box* In this section, the World will answer all questions submitted by
its readers*
These are the main features of the program of The Worlds Now, we will not
promise anything else, but we can assure our readers that we shall always
attempt to improve the contents stnd to bring The fforld, to the standard to
which we strive*
E ditorship
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The Sentinel, Volumes 23-24. 'Teek of October 27, 1916. Page 2A. ^ >
Peter Boyarsky, who occupied p. leading place in the field of Jev/ish
iournalism under the nen name of "Ikele Mazik,** died on October 20 • He
was born in Grodo, Russia 51 years ago, and came to Chicago from New York.^
Shortly after his arrival here, he started the Jewish Daily Courier and
for 13 years, was its editor.
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start in;: next Sunday, the editorial off ico of the Courier will feature a
nev; colui.m for its readers entitled: "The ..11061 of Life". Cur readers
thenselves v;ill be the sole contributors to this coluinn, its editors, if ^
you will, because all v;ell-v;ritten hurnan interest stories \rLll be ■!')rinted 5
there. Tliis column will be an honest reflection of life; one can ercpect >ci
to find joy, as vrell as sorrox;, depicted there. p
"Je ;vish to take this opportiinity to speak briefly about /^the vicissitudes o
ofT" life. Life has been likened \into a r;heel. Life does not remain static ^
any inore than a wheel does. It /life/ is constantly inoving and chanc^ing. S
IlYer3rthing that happens is iiomentarj', and soon disappears. Other incidents en
take their place; these also are subject to change by still other events^
Tlie life of an individual is like a v/heel; its spokes are the joy and sor-
rov;, the hope and disappointment, the love and hate, the belief and despair
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/y/hich he e:q)eriences7'» Thousands of voices call upon inan to enjoy his
life. The sun shines brightly upon hin. :J1 of his energy is avjakened.
His soul is filled vath joy, and melodies of love ring in his ears. From
thousands of ivonen, a mn selects but one and vice versa.
Wiien a couple marry, who are as happy as the^T-? 'The vjorld appears to be a
paradise to both the husb .nd and vdfe. xJ.1 difficulties are minimized. -^
They cannot believe that they will ever have to boar a heavy burden. F
But life is not what it appears to be in one*s dreams. V/hen the wheel o
/itfel begins to turn, it often becomes so complex that it becomes a dif- • i^
ficult burden for man to endure. Life is chanf^ed into a v:ell of tears, an S
abyss of profound suffering. ^
llany j^^ears after marriage, when a man and xdfe have brought children into
the vx)rld; v/hen they have become accustomed to each other, the wheel of
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life begins to spin. Occasionally a serpent coi:ies betv/een them, in the
form of an intrigante, and a quiet, peaceful family life is shattered.
Both the Tiian and woman begin to look at each other i;ryly. This arouses
hatred in then^ which poisons their souls, or jealousy, ivhich disturbs their
consciences, /md their peaceful life becomes an unbearable hell»
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iind what about unfortunate love affairs? These also v/ill iiave their place ^
in the "Viheel of Life". There v;as a time v/hen an unfortunate girl, for- C
saken and uncared-for, v;hose heart v:as broken, and v;hose life vjas ruined, ^
vias the sole ideal of some young man. ^t least, tliat is v/hat the girl thought. 2
Her path in life v:as covered with roses and blossoios. The perfuiied air ex- ^
haled a fragrant aroma all around her. Ecstasy pursued her and good fortune C3
smiled upon her. irno else could attain such happiness? She would call her
loved one, "m^'- happiness," "my treasure," "my friend," "my soul." \Iho said
that the v/orld vns bad, or that life vjas horrible? Probably they v;ere peo-
ple who had never been in love. This is what the innocent girl thought. She
did not realize that the wheel was constantly spinning. She was duped by
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her Sv^reetneart* Her lover v-'as untrue to her* \Ihen he vasn't v/ith her,
he was unfaithful to her. ;uid at a time v/hen he had pronised to be
eternally faithful, v;hen he took her in his arns, he was either think-
ing of someone else or he vjas only satisfying his physical desires* iind
when she realized the truth, she felt bitterly defeated* She vx)uld cry,
and mumur, despondently, "'./hy am I so unfortunate? \Jhy vjas I bom into
this \7orld? \[hy is fate so horrible, why am I tortured?** p:
A shadowy cloud covers the life of this young soul* She strikes the §
chords of lamentation and despair on the harp of life* Tears stream from ^
her eyes and her soul is enveloped in sadness* It seems as though she S
can never again attain peace, and she despairs of finding love and fortune. ^
Even among elderly people, those v;ho have passed their youth, and have
lived through all the liopes and disappointments, all the joys and sorrows
of youthful love— even among these people, changes take place* Each time
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that fate spins the v;heel, the poor suddenly become rich and the rich,
poor; the hope of receiving liap:;^iness fron children is shattered by the
bitter realization tliat children can also bring crief and trouble to
their parents. Parents face many hardships v;hen they raise children.
They v;ork constantly in order to make their c/.ildren*s lives comfortable. :^
Tliey give them an education and teach then either a trade or a profession. ^
z^re the burdens of life too heavy for a father or nother? IIoI Tliey carry ~
their burdens jo^/fully, disrenardin^T their v-^i^ht. But the ar-ed nother C
and father trust that their cliildrcn v;ill respect then and repa^/ them for ^
the hardships they have endured. But ^reat disappoiiitnents often occur. 2
The v/heel of life, X7hich is constantly opinnin^:, turns and the liappiness oo
of parents is shattered v;hen their children icnore then. The parents of §
such cliildren are brokenhearted because the latter are ungrateful. ^
Such events cp on without stoppinr;. ,.ho can enunorate and count so many?
These incidents v:ill be reflected in the nev; column, ^'Tlie ..heel of life,"
vmich v;ill becin next Sunday in the Je.ash Courier.
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The readers of the Courier v:ill be tlio autliorn -^nd editors of this coliLin,
and everybody v. ill be ^:iven a cliance to record liis or her eicperiences.
I^ach villi receive an appropriate ansv;er to all questions.
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The Dally Jewish Labor V/orld, April 28, 1916.
IMPORTMT DECISIONS REGARDING A DAILY NEWSPAPER •
A oonferenoe was held Wednesday night in reference to a local dally publl-
cation, and the following resolutions have been adopted:
To recommend Comrade Lltvak as editor of the daily paper, to the publisher of
the Jewish Labor '.Vorld; to Inform the workers that the Daily Labor World will
have its first appearance on Labor Day, Monday September 1; to raise a fund of
two thousand dollars by Labor Day; to immediately send an appeal to all Workmen's
Circle branches and trade unions in the country for the Dally; and to inform
the Forward not to come to Chicago to publish a local newspaper; and to or-
gguiize a large publishing association*
It was also determined that this conference shall hold its meetings every
Second and Fourth Sunday morning at 1125 Blue Island Avenue.
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Tv/elve new organizations have joined the conference making fifty-five organi-
zations represented and all the delegates are full of enthusiasm for the v/ork
of raising funds for the dailynewspaper# All organizations appoint delegates
for the next confarencet Sunday morning May 14 •
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Daily Jewish Courier^ June 22, 1914*
THE NE;/ JE'WSH directory IN CHICAGO •
Mr* !♦ M» ffolfaon's Chicago's Jewiah Direct orvt for the Jewish Year 5675,
is now ready for publication and distribution. It has been augmented,
and now wii;. contain names of many Jewish organizations, lodges, rereins,
unions, synagogues, etc., of men and women in the Chicago suburbs, not
listed in last year's directory. This directory is to be forwarded to
the Daily Jewish Courier for its immediate publication.
Even among those organizations mentioned in the older directories, there
have been Mooiy changes in the names of officers, etc., and hence we are
including each and every organization with names of the new officers and
their addresses*
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Daily Jewish Courier. Liar. 23, 1914.
A mVrlLTI IN TfL. /J^IGLO-JEWISII lldiWSPaFSR ;vORLD
(Editorial)
Among the nian:^ nev/spapers expecially the i\nglo-Jev/ish weekly periodicals,
which deluge a newspaper office and v;hich a journalist is subject to pe-
ruse, we have found this v/eek the Sentinel» This weekly periodical, v/hich
is published in Chicago, is new to us.
IVhen opening this periodical, with the usual yawn which a writer is v/ont to
give v;hen he is about to look through the large stack of papers and journals,
we become intensely interested in it. V/e immediately notice that the
Sentinel is somewhat different from all other Anglo- Jewish v/eekly journals. It
is a novelty in the i\nglo- Jewish newspaper world.
V/e have in mind the literary side of this journal. The nev/s items are treated
much the same as in all other periodicals. As far as obituary notices or
social announcements are concerned, the Sentinel is no exception to the rule.
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Naturally, the Anglo- Jewish periodicals are organs of the editors. Most
of the editors of the Anglo-Jewish periodicals are rabbis, /uid in most
cases the rabbis* articles are merely a repetition of their sermons.
Therefore most editorials appearing in the /inglo- Jewish newspapers are
along religious lines and not secular.
The Sentinel is distinguished from all other newspapers because its edito-
rials do not only correspond with but are rather diametrically opposed to the
views of tho editor. In this respect, the Sentinel is almost like the daily
Jewish newspai)ers. ITie editor of the Sentinel is Rabbi ..braham Hirschberg,
a Jev; uuo "believes" that every Jev; who is a Zionist ought to be deported
from America. Yet the Sentinel is adorned with the Star of David and its
associate editors are constantly disseminating the principles of Zionism.
Upon looking at the Sentinel, ,.ith the Star of David and Rabbi Hirschberg
as editor, all this caused us to cease" yawning.
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New Jewish Periodicals - Chicago o
Jewish Provision Dealer ♦ Yiddish-English* Weekly. First issue, November 12, ^15.
Unser Wort. Yiddish. Monthly. First issue September, 1915. Organ of Jewish -
Socialist -T^rritorialist Labor Party of America.
Yiddish Art Companion. Monthly. First issue January 7, 1916. Established as
weekly.
Zion Messenger. English. Monthly. First issue September, 1915. Official
organ Knights of Zion during 19th annual convention.
Bnai Brith News, 1228 Tribune Building, Chicago. Monthly. Established 1908
P. 329.
The Chicago Israelite, 440 S. Dearborn. Weekly. Est. 1885. P. 329.
The Daily Jewish Callt 1107 S. Halsted St. Yiddish. Daily. Established 1900 as
•T)er Taglicher Yiddesher Kol**. P. 329. (See also Sunday Jewish Call.)
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Daily World t 1128 Blue Island Ave., Chicago. Yiddish. Daily. Established Oct#J27
14, 1917. Est* 1007 as ••Jewish Labor World*** P. 329. -tj
Observer, 1258 W* Taylor, Chicago, 111. Monthly* Established 1912. P. 333 la
(See questionnaire)* Official Organ of the Chicago Hebrew Institute.
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The Reform Advocate, 7 S* Dearborn, Chicago* Weekly, Est* 1891* P* 333
The Sentinel, 14 W. Washington, Chicago* Weekly* Est* 1910* P* 334.
Der Sonntag Courier, 1214 S. Halsted St. Yiddish* Weekly. Est. 1887* P* 334
Sunday Edition of Der Taglicher Judischer Courier.
The Sunday Jewish Call, 1107 S. Halsted* Yiddish* Weekly* Est* 1907 as •Tjer
Sonntag Kol*** P* 334*
Der Talicher Judischer Courier, 1214 S. Halsted. Yiddish. Daily. Est. 1887. P.
334. English title, •TPhe Daily Jewish Courier**.
Unser Wort, 195 E. Broadway, New York City* Yiddish. Monthly* Est. August, 1915
in Chicago. P* 335* Organ of the Jewish Socialist-Territorialist Labor Party
in America*
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Der Yiddisher Record, 1127 Blue Island. Yiddish. Weekly. Established 1910.
P. 335.
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JEWISH PEHIODICALS APPEARLNG IN CHICAGO JULY 1, 1912 TO JUNE 30, 1913* ^
3*nai B'rith News^ Monthly. Established 1908. The Chicago Israelite.
Weekly. Established l885« (Chicago edition of the American Israelite).
Jewish Daily Press » Yiddish. Established 1901. Jewish Press.
Yiddish. Daily. Established 1888. Jewish Progress. Yiddish. Weekly.
Established l888. (Weekly edition of Jewish PressTT The Reform
Advocate. Weekly. Established I89I. The Sentinel. Weekly. Established
1911. Per Sonntag: Courier. Yiddish. Weekly. Established I887.
(Sunday edition of Per T&glicher Jttdischer Courier). Per Sonntag Kol.
Yiddish. Weekly. Established I9OO. (Sunday edition of Per Tgglicher
Yiddisher Kol). Per Taglicher Ju&ischer Courier. Yiddish. Paily.
Established 1887* Per. Taglicher Yiddisher Kol^ Paily. Established
1900. Yiddishe Arbeiter Welt. Yidcish. Weekly* Established I908.
Per Yiddisher Record. Yiddish. Weekly. Established I9IO.
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Daily Jewish Courier, January 1, 1913 • YJPA (im pn,^
CHICAGO JET^rvY ;7ILL RESPOND*
Although many Jews of Chicago, adhering to the class interested in the
Hebrew language, will not approve of everything that Ur. 1. Suballsky,
the publisher and editor of the Hayahudi, stated when appealing to
Chicago Jewry, to help him establish a newspaper, printed in Hebrew,
in America, there will be many who will contribute, no less than one
dollar to such a fund and there will apparently be several who will
contribute an honorable sum.
The Jews of Chic8.go will not contribute toward this fund because of the
reasons expressed by LIr. Suballsky in his appeal* The conception,
that the American, or the Chicago, Jews are mendicants or parasites be-
cause they aru .satisfied merely with Hebraic newspapers from abroad is
not only ridiculous but also very naive* .
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Daily JewiBh Jourier, January 1, I913. WPA (iLL) FROJ. 302/5
If Mr* Suballsky will oublish the Hayahudi in America, and if he will
have as many subscribers as the European - Hebrew newspapers have in
America, he will not exist very long.
Lovers of Hebrew, nationalist ically minded Jews, rabbis, shochtim,
cantors, and Zionists have no more reason to subscribe and to render
aid to an Hebraic newspaper than the common layman, especially when the
editor confesses that his ne'vTspaper will be an impartial one# The
newspaper will hold the interests of nationalists, if the paper will
be nationalistic; rabbis - if city publishes biblical liter-iture; cantors
- if it publishes musical liter ture; it is not the language in which
a party man is interested, it is the matter which is being treated.
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Daily Jev.-ish Courier, January 1, 1913 • ''^PA (ILL.) PROj. 30275
It is neither pitiful nor disgraceful that tv/o million Jews are unable
to support a small Hebraic press; they can support one should they want
to» They fail in their support not on account of meanness, but merely
because it is a Jew, holding reactionary ideas, v/ho appears disguished
in the word "Kebraic Press** and wants to impose his opinions upon the
great masses •
The reason why Ltr. Suballsky will receive the support which he requests -
and from the non-Hebrew patriots - is due to the fact that we -^re well
off materially and everyone will do his best to give Ilr. Suballsky, or
others an opportunity, to establish and support an Hebraic newspaper ♦
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HERBERT FRIEDSITvTALD
A LIST OF JPmSH PSRICDi::.^LS APPEARIN(] IN ^E imiTED CTATES: JULY 1, 1911
TO JUNE 30, 1912* CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
3'nai B^rlth News> English I.'onthly, Established 1908. ( p* 263)
Chlcar.Q Hebrew Institute L^esrien^er^ En-lish ^lonthly^ First issue, Koveniber,
1909* (p. 263)
Organ of Chicago Hebrev/ Institute, Chicago, Illinois.
The Chicago Israelite, English 'eekly. Established 1354. Chicago edition
of the American Israelite* (p. 263)
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Edited by ^^
IIERB'.'RT FRirDEir.'ALD
Independent Order Free Sons of Israel. Established 1903.
Ors^.n of the Order (p. 269)
Jev/ish Press. Yiddish Daily. Established 1383. (p. 270)
Jevdsh Proorress. Yiddish ^Veekly. Established 1333. (p. 270)
V/eekly edition of Jev/ish Press, (p 270)
Jev/ish Sentinel. English ".'eekly. Established (?) (p. 270)
The Reform Advocate. English ^Veekly. Established 1391. (p. 272)
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Edited by
Herbert Friedenwald*
Per Sonntag Courier ♦ Yiddish Weekly • Established 188? •
English title. The Sunday Jewish Courier t Sunday edition of Per Taglicher
Yiddischer Courier > (p> 272^
Per Sonntag Koll> Yiddish V/eekly* Established 1900,
English title. The Sunday Jewish Call» Sunday edition of Per Taglicher
Yiddischer Kol^ (p> 272)
Per Tagl Icher Yiddischer Courier^ Yiddish Daily • Established l887*
English title, The Paily Jewish Courier^ (p. 272)
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Edited by
Herbert Friedenwald,
Per Taglicher Yiddischer Kol> Yiddish Daily. Established 1900.
English title, The Daily Jewish Call, (p. 272)
Yiddische Arbeiter Welt, Yiddish Weekly. Established I908.
Organ of the Jewish Socialist Publishing Association. English title,
Jewish Labor iVorld. (p. 273)
Der Yiddischer Record. Yiddish Weekly. First issue March 4, I9IO.
English title, The Jewish Record (p. 273).
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West Park Ho* 2, will issue its first Journal on April lU, under the title/v*
Tor Better Haiaanity» This is the first newspaper to he published iQr any
of the public parks •
!• Albert Aisenstadt has been chosen editor in chief • Advisors will be
Sidney A* Teller, on the park, and C» H« Xnglish, on athletics* There will
be four departments - the literaxy, under Sajouel Jacobson; social, under
Xdward Harris; athletic, \mder Edward J* Joyce; and fine arts, under
Isaac E* Sockel«
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Jewish Courier> November 29 > 1910 •
WPA (ILL) PROJ J0275
., THE '.70RKER3 GHETTO
Dr# K. Forenberg, a well knovm Jewish writer and former editor of the
Future, is back in Chicago to taJce charge of the editorship of the
Jewish Workers World» We hope that Mr» Forenberg will have better
luck than he had in his last editorship; that he will understand this
undertaking to better advantage, and that he will have this published
in a workers weekly, 7/e mean not only a newspaper with Jewish letters,
but a real Jewish workers newspaper* Success to you, Dr# Forenberg,
Resp* ••Sochet Ben Harav"
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Courier^ November 8, 1910 •
A NEW UNION WEEKLY PUBLICATION IN CHICAGO, FOR JEWISH WOHKEPS.
The New Union Weekly Jewish publication is beginning to show up at the various
news stands in the city^ and we are sure that it will be welcome in every
workers home, for it will have all the necessary articles written in reference
to Jewish workers in the clothing trade and ladies garment workers.
The trade union pages will be furnished by the International Garment Workers
Union and will be edited by some of the best Jewish writers in America* A
publication of this kind is certainly worthy of the support of every one con-
nected with a union and to see that it should be read by all Jewish workers in
the land.
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Jewish Standard, May g, 1909,
Mr. Abraham J, Lietling, son of Mr. Liebling, publisher and editor of
the Jewish Daily Press was reappointed as a meraher of the Small Park
Board Commission for the ensuing year.
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Daily Jewish Courier. Dec. 27, 1908
HEAED AM) SEEN
The Jewish public of Chicago should be grateful to Rabbi Shloime-Chaim for
his decision to investigate many very important matters. Rabbi Shloime-
Chaim is the most honest and most Orthodox rabbi in Chicago and in the
whole world. He has recently shown that he is the most efficient rabbi—
the most suitable person to take charge of meeting the needs of all the
Jews in America, Russia, Poland, Lativa, etc* His uncompromising fight
against intermarriage will go down in Jewish history as outstanding. Rabbi
Shloime-Chaim offered a prize of $5.00 for an article on the subject of
intermarriage. This alone proves his great deeds.
According to the Jewish Standard, which is published by Rabbi Shloime-
Chaim, he will, in the near future, investigate the Carmel Kosher Sausage
Company and determine whether it is controlled by the Carmel Wine Company.
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We have over 100,000 Jews in Chicago; we have rabbis and she hat im — and no
one ever thought of establishing this fact. The scandal is far greater when
we consider that Rabbi Simon Harry Album, who issued a permit to the Carmel
Kosher Sausage Company, had failed to establish this fact but left it up to j
Rabbi Shloime-Ghaiml
Rabbi Shloime-Chaim also started to find out whether the proprietor of the \
Vilno Sausage Company owned the Vienna Sausage Company — for if two companies,
one kosher and the other nonkosher are run bjr the same proprietor it is very
doubtful whether the so-called kosher company is really kosher. At present
everybody, beginning with Congregation Anshe Smeth and concluding with
Kehillath Anshe Kayriv, knows the distinction between the vilno and Vienna
Sausage Companies.
Rabbi Shloime-Chaim was also v/orried about the ^♦tens of thousands of dollars**
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which the Courier gets from various Jewish institutions — and this is no
trivial matterl Why should the Courier get thousands when there is a Rabbi
Shloime-Chaim who is willing to accept huadreds? After all, any child who
knows addition and subtraction knows that hundreds are less than thousands.
We recognize the importance of these investigations and we would like to
recommend to Rabbi Shloime-Chaim that while he is investigating he should o
also investigate who was the Orthodox rabbi who was mistaken for a gentile 'r^
because of the views he expressed about Orthodoxy? — who was the rabbi who per-r,^
mitted himself to walk into a drug store during the Day of Atonement to drink ^
a phosphate before he went to make his speech? These are the things he should
investigate* The Jews of Chicago will certainly be grateful to Rabbi Shloime-
Chaim if he would enlighten them about these matters — especially v/hen he
requires no remuneration for his work.
While speaking of the Jewish Standard we cannot help but express our regret.
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together with those of other readers of the newspaper, that while the publisher ^
and editor were celebrating Hanukah they could not write the Jewish news. How- rr
ever, their consolation lies in the fact that next v/eek they ^/the readers/ will p
again be in a position to read the beautifvil language and thoughtfully composed —'
news of the Jewish Standard.
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The Jewish Labor .Vorld, October 9, 19C8*
OUR THEATRICAL BENEFIT MD PUi<TI<^R ACTIVITIES*
Last Saturday night our entire family of the Jewish Labor ^.Torld assembled
at the Metropolitan Theatre for the benefit of our paper, the Jewish Labor
World» ?/hen the audience came, we noticed that we have a big family. The
theatre was filled to its capacity, hundreds of people v/ere turned away«
Tlrie performers did all in their power to make this benefit a success, each
actor played his part to the best of his ability. The public left perfectly
satisfied. Comrades Ziskind ajid Litman held short talks. A collection v/as
made to cover the deficit that the paper had, and everybody marched out of
the theatre with the orchestra playing the Marseillaise, feeling satisfied
that the Labor Vforld will continue to exist.
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It now remains to our oomrades and friends to take a little more interest
in the Labor World» Eaoh one who realizes the necessity of having such a
weekly papert should get to work and get subscribers* This is the main-
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Eaoh one of you have frienda and acquaintances who read papers, talk it over
with them, show them the importance of having a labor paper in ChicagOf then
you will get their subscriptions, especially now when the public is commencing XtW:fh
to stay more and more at home and read more* That should 'medce it very easy ^
for our readers to obtain two thousemd new readers in a month* ^ vt? :
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If every one will do all he can, each one shall act as a free, willing,
ap^ent for for our paper - for your paper* This must be done without fail,
if we want our paper to exist and to fulfill its mission*
V/e have no capital, and we all know that our income is limited* ITe do not
have the income which any one of the capitalist papers have, and for that
reason, we appeal to you again*
Comrades, you must take more interest in the paper than you heve in the
past* To you Socialist organizations, appeals the Jewish Labor '"orld*
The publishers of the Jewish Labor V.orld ask that you read our appeal to
yourself, and act as your heart and mind dictates*
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The American Jewish Year Book» 5668 •
September 9, 1907 to September 25, 1908* '\
Edited by Henrietta Szold.
A LIST OP JEWISH PEEIODICALS APPEAEING IN THE UNITED STATES, In Chicago,
August, 1906 to July, 1907,
The Chicago Israelite - English weekly, established 1854.
Chicago edition of The American Israelite, (p. 461, )
Chicagoer Wochenblatt - Yiddish weekly, established 1887,
English title. The Chicago Weekly. Weekly edition of
Per Taglicher Judischer Courier, (p. 461). Suspended
publication.
Independent Order Free Sons of Israel - Established 1903. (Organ of the Order)
(p. 461).
Jewish Press - Yiddish daily, established 1888. (p. 462).
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The American Jewish Year Book# 5668#
September 9, 1907 to September 25, 1908.
Edited by Henrietta Szold.
The Reform Advocate > English weekly, established 1891# (p. 464).
Per Sonntag Courier - Yiddish weekly, established 1887, English title. The
Sunday Jewish Courier « Sunday edition of Per Taglicher>
Judischer Courier^ Tp* 464).
Per Sonntag Kol - Yiddish weekly, established 1900* English title. The Sunday
Jewish Call. Sunday edition of Per Taglicher Judischer Kol»
Per Taglicher Judischer Courier - Yiddish daily, established 1887. English
title. The Paily Jewish Call, (p. 465).
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The Ucrld, July 17, 1908. ^ ■ ■
The J0v;ish Le.bcr Viorld is leinr; published by workers fcr the pur jcse cf help-
in.^ tc inprcve the materiel ond spiritual ccnditicns ci the Jev;ish v;crkers
of* Chica'TO and other lar^::e cities.
As a labor newspaper struggling for the v;crkers» interests, the Labor Vi^orld
vrill aid end assist v;ith all her night, the trade unionist n]C veruent , who s e
aim is to abolish slavery for the workers in the factory and s?:eat shop« Vie
will help to enlighten the v;crker as tc hov/ sacred the union nxist be to riim,
always - be it in time of p'^ace or in time of strike; hc\7 much ^.is fate de-
pends on the power of his union, depends on his loyalty and devcticn» In
time of a strike or any ctlier trouble with his bosses, the worker will always
find as a true friend, a defender ajid supporter - cur newspaper. V/e will
often have sections devoted to litero.ture and art, of prominent critics sjid
judges* Articles of history and philosophy and science, va'ituen so clearly
that sjiybody will be able to underst&jid, will also appear in cur paper. In
short, the program of the Jewish Labor V/orld vd.ll be a nev/spaper teaching
oocialisn, science end literature.
The Socialist Publishing Association - publishers of the
Jei/ish Leber V/orld.
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Jewish Labor .7orld, January 25, 1908. y^p^ (ILL) PROi. 30275
All intelligent Jews, orthodox and radical understand what an ugly and
harmful effect, the Jewish Courier has upon the Jewry of Chicago.
For the time being the masses are not yet familiar with the character of
the Courier and there are people who believe that tbe Courier is a helpful
organ for the Jewish community. In order to show these orthodox masses
what a bad bunch of hypocrites are connected with the Courier - I will
write a few articles*
The writer of these lines is an orthodox Jew, that has sought and studied
the methods of the Courier and the characters of its bosses and its few
petty writers. I wish to inform the Chicago Jewish public what a dis-
ease the Courier is uoon the orthodox Je\7ry»
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Jewish Labor V/orld, January 25, 1908. WPA (ILL) PROJ. 3027d
The intelligent Jews of all parties, who understand the dangers and the
falsehoods of the Courier have no idea of its insolence. The boasting,
the nerve of the Courier, are knovm only to those v/ho come into close
contact with its gang.
Very often the Courier brags of the good it has done, but never did
they brag as much as in the issue of December first, where the braggart
of the "Jewish Labor Ghetto** stated, **There is not enough money in the
v/orld to pay me for writing anything against my v/ill, that the o^vner
of the Courier is more liberal, more respectable than is the Jev/ish
Socialist Publishing Association, giving freedom to all the v/riters, to
write without censorship; that there are many writers in the Courier
and that the least of them is a professor in comparison to the greatest
of the Jewish Labor iorld.** '"'
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Jewish Labor V/orld, January 25 > 190 8.
WA (ILL) PHOJ 30275
iThether the Courier writers can v/rite as they please will be discussed
later* Leanwhiie, I want to draw the readers' attention to the insolence
of the statement that there are enough writers on the Courier and that
the least of them may be a professor in comparison to the greatest of
the Labor .Vorld* According to these statements, you are told that the
Courier has 2,288 writers, but I will let you in on a secret, the entire
Courier staff consists of two ignorant treacherous little anarchists,
that is all the writers the Courier has and no more.
The Labor World has a much larger staff than the Courier and publishes
more reaaing matters in one issue than the Courier prints in six
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issues. L-ost of the articles and sketches printed in the Courier are
stolen^ Original articles are printed only when they can make a few
dollars by either flattering or insulting someone.
The articles now appearing in the Courier are being stolen from old
European sheets, the Freind^ Yud^ magazines, etc. The Courier needs
no good writers, and no respectable honest person can work there.
llr. Zioni, v;hom the Courier brought from Europe and engaged as their
editor, barely escaped from them. The bosses o^ the Courier figured
on using Lr. Zioni as a tool to F;xtract more money from the Jewish
institutions and politicians, but when they saw that he refused to trans-
form himself into a tool, they began to make things so miserable that he
ran away from the editorial room before even supolying himself with another
job*
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Jewish Labor Vorld, January 25, 1908. wp/^ ^j^^^ p^^^
The owner of the Courier goes to the synagogue to pray, because it pays
him in his business, yet he forces all his wvorkers to work Saturdays which
is againjt their. will, even Yom Kippur, Atonement Da^r, they write for
the Courier and the pious boss knowing this very well, goes to the synagogue
and plays the role of the pious Jew» Even the o\'^Tier's only son is
forced by his father to work on Saturdays •
This article is v/ritten to inform the Jewish institutions and the entire
Jewry of Chicago the true colors of their representatives in the press.
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The American Jewish Year Book» 5666 • -y
September 30, I905, to September I9, I906. <
Edited by Qyrus Adler and Henrietta Szold.
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A LIST OF JEWISH PERIODICALS APPEARING IN THE UIHTED STATES. August I90U, to ^2
August 1905. In Chicago, Illinois.
Per Amerikaner - Yiddish and English weekly. Established, I90U. (P. ISl) .
The Chicago Israelite - English weel-ly. Established 1S5^. Chicago edition of
The American Israelite. (P» 1S2).
Chicagoer Wochenblatt - Yiddish weekly. Established 1887. English title, The
" Chicago Weekly, Weekly edition of Per Tagil cher Judi->
scher Courier. (P. 182).
Independent Order Free Sons of Israel.^ Established 1903* Organ of the Order.
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The Jewish Conservator - English weekly. Established I90U. (P* IS3) •
Jewish Press and Progress - Yiddish semi-weekly. Established 1888. Formerly
"^ — — Per Blumengarten, (P# 18U) .
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The American Jewish Year Book, 5666.
Septemher 30, 1905, to Septemher I9, 1906»
Edited "by Cyrus Adler and Henrietta Szold.
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The Reform Advocate > - English weekly. Established 1S91. (P. 186) • 03
Per Sonnta^ Courier - Yiddish weekly^ Established IggJ* English title. The ^
Sunday Jewish Courier, Weekly edition of Per Ta^licher
Judischer Courier. (P. 127).
Die Tagliche Stimme - Yiddish daily. Established 1896. English title, The
Daily Jewish Call. (P. IS7) .
Der Taglicher Judischer Courier - Yiddish Daily. Established I8S7. English
title, The Daily Jewish Courier. (P. 187).
Zion Messenger - English monthly. Established I90U. (First issue in August).
Organ of the Order Knights of Zion. (P. 187) •
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Per Bliimenj^arten - Yiddish weekly. ^:i
Chicagoer Wochenblatt - Yiddish weekly. Weekly edition of Per Judischer Courier.
The Chicago Israelite - English weekly, Chicago edition of The American Israelite,
Die Judische Presse - Yiddish daily.
Per Judischer Courier - Yiddish Daily, English title, The Jewish Courier,
Der Judischer Kol - Yiddish daily, English title, The Daily Jewish Call,
The Reform Advocate - English weekly.
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Edited by Cyrus Adler,
LIST OP JEWISH PERIODICALS NOW APPEARING IN THE UNITED STATES.
In Chicago, (pp. 178-180.)
Chicagoer Wochenblatt - Yiddish weekly. Chicago weekly edition of Per Judi-
scher Coxirier.
The Chicago Israelite - English weekly, Chicago. Chicago edition of the
American Israelite.
Per Judi scher Courier - Yiddish daily, Chicago. English title. The Jewish
Courier.
Per Judi scher Kol - Yiddish daily, Chicago. English title. The Daily Jewish
Call.
The Reform Advocate, - English weekly, Chicago.
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The Beform Advocate. Vol,21tWk*of May 1+,1901* Pp#368~369»
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A new Jargon dally and weekly \inder the name of "The Jewish Call" was
started here a few months ago In the Jewish Settlement on the Vest Side. Morris
Rosenfeld, the celebrated poet of the Ghetto » was engaged by the publisher to
assist in editing the new paper. He wrote a number of editorials and poems for
the journal. The name of Hosenfeld and his poems gained for "The Jewish Call"
a wide circulation*
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The Heform Advocate, Vol. 21, Wk.of May U,1901, Pp.367— 36^^
The first Jewish paper published in Chicago in the Xnglish language
was the "Occident*** It was started in the beginning of the seventies by
Hoffman and Silversmith. Ur. Hoffman soon retired and Mr. Silversmith
became the sole owner. 7or a number of years he was the piiblisher and
editor. Dr. S. Schreiber and Herman Sliassof have also been editors of
the '^Occident*'* This paper has been discontinued.
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About the same time the '^Occident'* was started, there appeared another
Jewish paper^in jargon, under the title of **Israelitsche Presse". It was
published on South Claxk street by a Mr. N.D. Xttelsohn. At intervals an
article or two written in Biblical Hebrew would appear on the pages of this
little weekly. This paper was also discontinued in a short time.
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/fDIu JLLIUS vaSE PUBLISIJi^S Fj.tERJ
"The Chioagc Isrr elite" v;as issued Ly Lee. Vi'ise cf Cinoinno.ti, publisher of
the "iiinericeji Isro.elite". Dr. Julius Vase, sen cf the late Dr. Vi'ise, is licv;
in charge of this po.per.
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JEWISH PUBLICATIONS OF CHICAGO^
Tour newspapers deToted entirely to Judaism are published In Chicago^, They
are all Issued weekly « Three are published In English and the fourth Is
issued In Hebrew characters In the Russian and Polish dialect* Prior to
1889 there was but one paper published In the city In the Interest of Jews
and Judaism* The Occident was the first paper to espouse the cause and was
started in 1873* ^^ Jews then numbered about 20,000 in and about Chicago,
and the Occident being the being the first venture of its kind west of New
Tork Cityt it rapidly acquired a large clientage «- for those days* The
psgper was first. Issued and edited by its present owner, Julius Silversmith*
Besides being the first Jewish pcqper published in the West, The Occident was
also the first Jewish reform paper to come into existence in the world* The
next Jewish pcqper to make its s^earance in Chicago was the Chicago Israel-
ite* This was founded about five years ago* Babbl Isaac M* Wise is the
editor and the pcqper is edited in connection with the American Israelite
published at Cindnncat* The Israelite is also in a measure a reform paper,
althou^ the Rev* Dr* Wise still favors the Saturday service* Three years
ago the third Jewish paper, published in English, made its appearance under
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as The Occident, and its editorials are supplied entirely from the pen of its "^
founder, the Rev« Dr. Sail &• Hirsch« Some few years ago a paper called the
Juedische Courier (Jewish Coturier) made its appearance on the West Side,
published in Hebrew characters, in the Bussian and Polish dialect. The pa*
per was owned and edited l^r Leon Colotkof for three years, when Sarasohn and
Son of Hew York City bought him out« The Courier circulates among the 23 1 000
Bussian and Polish Jews of the city who speak no language perfectly, but who
have a smattering of Hebrew, Bussian, Polish and German. The Jewish Courier
is issued also in Hew York City on the same day that it eqppears in Chicago^
Thursday evening, l^on selling the Courier, Ur. Colotkof immediately started
another organ, calling his new venture the Heue Welt (Hew World), but after
a year of hard struggling the paper went out of existence; Mr. Colotkof being
convinced that the Bussian Jews of Chicago and the West would not support
more than one paper • the Chicago Becord.
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Our young friend* Leon Zolotkoff , late of the Jewish Jargon weekly, oj
Jewish Courier « it seems has had some bitter experience with one Houvitz, j
to whom he intrusted the management of his venture^
The rotter turned traitor, sold out the concern and left Ur* Zolotkoff
high and ^ry» But, it seems that the Jewish World, a new Jargon Jewish
paper, has Just appeared with llr* Zolotkoff as editor*
The Sacasohn and Son of the Courier » will find it hard to combat the new
paper*
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The Occident, November 25, 1887 •
The Jewish Courier, will be the title of a new (Jargon) Jev/ish newspaper
to appear on or about December 2, inst^, at 422 S» Canal Street, under the
auspices of Messrs. L. Zolotkof, I. Segal, and M. Mintz, and will be an or-
gan devoted to politics, literature, and the sciences.
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We understand that the form will be the size of the Occident and for the
present will consist of four pages. The leading object of the Courier will
be to inform the Russian-Polish citizens of country who are as yet unacc uainted
with the English language in reg« rd to the history, customs, laws and political
systems of our country in the Jargon and thus educate this foreign element in
all that relates to the United States. But aside from that object» the
Courier will contain foreign and domestic news relating to Jews and Judaism*
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HIS LAST TRUMP • '
Cur Jewish reformed congregations of Chicago, with their progressive Rabhis,
will now have to look to their honors. The Jev.ash pontiff of Cincinnati,
(l. M. Wise), has invented a new coup d'etat. He has tr&nsferred his Cin-
cinnati I sraelite into a Chicago edition*
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The Occident. May 25, 1883.
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The Israelitische Press heretofore published in Chicago in the interest of '<2*
our Rus^o-Polish citizens in their idiomt by Mr. N« B# Ettelsohn, has started '^^
for Nev . York City where he will continue the Presse under greater advantages. ^
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THE OCCIDENT. July 8, 1881
Exit Jewish Advance
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As we go to the press the news reaches us that Henry Gersem* with
his Jewish Advance will become non est after this week and that organ
will cease to grind. The gods be praised*
The editor and publisher, we heart goes to St# Louis to preside
over the columns of the Tribune*.* .. .The little mephist come neer gobb-
ling up the Occident. The Jewish Advance was a losing concern since it
startedf as Max Stem can testify*
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The Oocident> April 18, 1879
Again we change the figures on our title page and The Occident enters
into the seventh volumeof its existence* This time we have reason to
congratulate ourselves that the precarious life of our journal is happily
past and the Occident assumes its place among the journals of Chicago as
a firm and well established newspaper enterprise* We had hoped that as a
Jewish theological organ in its infancet we might conduct it with profit
and advantage, but in that we labored under misapprehensions* Vve trusted
to awaken an interest in our readers for science and philosophy, and for
that effort we ¥rere sadly berated*
We profited by this our latest course to make the Occident a purely Jewish
Society organ---Prom every section of the Union and even from great lot-
ham* The news is portrayed throusrh these columns* From that auspicious
moment on, our subscription rose to a respectable list of names, and the
Occident is now read by Young Israel in Washington Terr, as well as in wilds
of Minnesota to the States bordering along the Gulf of Mexico*
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Jp:;i iLJBiuj i^xGA^iiw III c;iiia.Go7
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Dr. 3. r.. IJelaned
I have before i:ie the first issue of the HebreT/ najazine Barkai (Loriiing 3tar) ,
a four-pu^e pcx...phlet, ordinary size, prir.ted in Ghioaso. There is a "Declaration ^
of Policy" on the front pa^^e, which "Declaration" says: "If v;e v/ill it, there 5
can be a daily Hebrev; newspaper in Chicaco". I look at the barorieter (sic) and ^^
see that it is only ei(:hty-fivG, so that it is not the hoj.t of the sun that f^
has affected i.iy mind, A d:iily Hebrev; nev/spaper in Chica;^o i;here there are about ^
three and one-half dozen Hebraists — I wonder hov/ the Jov;3 can be so innocent and g
iinpracticall
In the magazine there is a translation of the proclaiiiation issued hy the ^ionist Sn
leaders of Chicago, which \/as published a few days ago in the Courier* The Kebrev/
translation was done in the office of the Barkai. The translator is perhaps a
very fine i:ian, but he does not 'mow Hobrex;, The tern ^rLea.i^ue of hations" is in-
correctly translated. The sentence "open the (iates of Palestine" is incorrectly
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translated. In r^eneral, the translation './as very poorly done. The translator
deserves, for this translation, nine thousand blov/s, but the author of the
article "Theodore Herzl'* deserves not nine but sixty thousand blous because,
while it is bad to tall: nonsense in Yiddish, it is still vjorse to tall: non-
sense in Hebrev/.
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JTward, April g, 1922.
Kew Jewish Journal Pu'blished in Chicago.
The New Star was published yesterday by the Verein
Culture Home.
JEWISH
WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30m
The journal was registered by Mr . M . Kauf mann and
Mr.Kagan, and will contain articles by Meyer Kaafmann,
I. Mann, Jacob Kagan, A.Bruno, 7. Bixico, S. Miller,
Joseph Kapilow, D. Alexander, and M« Katz.
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A NATIOl'UL jr.'JISIi T:]3KLY.IN ENGLISH IN CKICAGO
The East and "Jest Publishing Company, with offices at 138 North La Salle
Street, has issued the following statement: The "iJast and "Jest Publishing
Company aims to publish a national Jewish weekly in English for the educated
section of the Jewish population in America, and particularly for the Jews
who do not read Hebrew or Jewish and who have to be enlightened about our
problems.
The new Jewish weekly, Sast and ;Test, will, like a mirror, reflect the entire
life of our people in the 2:ast and the v;est. Its platform will be:
1. To preserve historical Judaism.
2. To fight for Jewish Solidarity.
3. To enlighten our readers concerning all national Jewish problems in all
the lands of the Diaspora and in Palestine.
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4. To acquaint the educated Jewish groups in America with all the tendencies
and currents in the life of our people and with the spirit of the new Hebrew
culture •
5. To fight against all the destructive tendencies in the spiritual life
of our people.
Dr. S.M. Tlelamsd has been entrusted with the editorship of the Sast and Test.
P.S. Rudens is associate editor. The following will be the steady contributors
to the aast and .Vest:
Israel Zangwill, Max Nordav, Hakam, Dr. Moses faster, Nahum Sokolow, Dr. Abraham
Lipski, Louis Lipski, Dr. Frank Rosenblatt, Professor H. Sloninski, Dr. Isaak
Ivlilner, Dr. M. Berenfeld, Dr. Nahum Groldman, Dr. Jacob Klatzkin, Dr. Joseph
KLausner, Dr. David Star- Jordan, Dr. Abraham Levinson.
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The first issue of East and West will appear in December. VJith the appearance
of Sast and West, Chicago will become the greatest center of American-Jewish
journalism.
Edward Katzinger, presi'^ent,
Max Shulman, vice-president,
Alex Kisenstein, treasurer,
David Pollack, secretary.
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i^ ABSOLUTE NECSooIIY
(Editorial)
There are seventeen thousand Jewish students in i^merica, and only a very
small nunber of them can read Yiddish or Hebrew; there are twenty-five
thousand Jewish nan and v;omen with an academic education, and only a amall
nuinber of them can read Yiddish or Hebrew; there are also a large munber of
intellectual Jewish men and women who are unable to read fiddish or Hebrew#
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Thero are, in /imerioa, about thirty Jewish weeklies printed in the English o
language. These weekly newspapers serve canmunal and social pur]:'Oses, and ^
help in the development of the local institutjons cind communities, but they S
are not good reading material for the educated. For the m.ost part, these
Jewish v/eeklies are entirely colorless. They lack outspoken views on
Jov;ish q.uestions, because they wish to have the s^Tiipathy of both the
Orthodox and Reforr.i Jews, and not having any outspoken views on Jewish
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problems, they are only a {rathering of general Jewish nev/s» They still cling
to their old grind organ — by combating anti-Semitism — by constantly
complaining that the anti -oaTiites are not fine people. This will net
attract the J3wish intellectuals in ^erica to Jewish work, nor will the
seventeen tliousand Jewish university students in ijnerica become more
educated or more sagacious Jov;s» ^
Many of the Jewish weeklies in the Unglish language are not only colorless, >::::
but they are positively assimilative, and openly preach national apostacy^ P
They are appealing pretentiously to /Americanized Jev/s and to the Americanized ^
Jewish youth. Just as the Americanized Jewish youth, and especially the o
intellectual youth, knows very little about Jewish literature, Jewish ^
history, Jevrish ideals, and Jewish life, so it accepts the assimilative g
propaganda as the teaching of American Judaism, and thus the circle of cr
assimilation becomes steadily wider and deeper.
There isnH, in America, a sirgle Jev/ish organ in the iJnglish language that
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serves the interests of historical Judaism ^ nor brings the Americanized
Jewish intelligentsia closer to Jewish life said Jewish worldly thought«««««
Merican Jewry is the only large Jewish group in the world that hasn*t a single
Jewish organ in the Jewish and American sense. The great Jewish daily ^
newspapers in America are national organs, but they are read only by Jews ^ |
able to read Tiddish. A national organ for Jews unable to read Tiddish ^.
does not exist, and the establishment of such an organ is an absolute p
necessity. Such an organ is needed to attract the Americanized Jewish ^
intelligentsia to Jewish life and Jewish worldly thought, and is also S \
necessary for the enlightenment of other people. ^
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When an American statesman, politicism, or editor wishes to know what is ^
going on in the Jewish camp, or ?diat the Jewish brain thinks about certain
questions, he is unable to get this information from the thirty Jewish weeklies
because they are colorless and devoid of subjects of interest to the Jews.
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The English Jews, only a quarter of a million in number, have three great
national organs: The London Jewish Chronicle, the Jewish Guardian, and the
Jewish Review ♦ The German Jews, only a half a million in number, have
several distinguished national org^ms of various propensities, and even the
poor Rumanian Jews have a national organ, but the iimerican Jews haven »t any*
Today, when the Jewish nation is living through such a hoi^ible crisis; ^
when all the Jews of the entire universe are dependent upon American Jewry, 5
a great Jewish national organ in the English language is a twofold -r.
necessity. V/hen the rtoericanized Jews, who do not read Yiddish, fulfill p
their duty to our people, they must be acquainted with the Jewish problems ^
and needs* This task — the work of enlightening the i^ericanized Jewish o
educated classes about the problems and needs of our people, is that of a ^
national organ in the English language, which should serve the interests of S
historical and national Jevny* Such an organ must naturally have a double «^
function, to wit: to arouse the Jewish minds and hearts, and to fight against
everything that is indifferent or disruptive in our life*
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Witliout such an organ, ^erican Jewry must witness a heavy loss of its
forces. Ihose who would participate in Jewish life stand aloof , because
they do not know anything about Jewishness and are not acquainted with
the problems and needs of our people •
Such an organ, onoe established, will be of great value, and will not be
dependent on subsidies, because it will be unique through the fact that it 5
will appeal not only to the local Jews, tut to the educated Jews throughout .^
America as well* There are, in America, twenty- five thousand educated Jewish p
families which would certainly welcome such an organ •
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These are the moral, intellectual, and material points of view, which
have induced a group of educated Jewish leaders in Chicago to approach the
question of establishing a national Jewish orgcn, published in the English 5^
language, for the Americanized Jev/ish intelligentsia.
Chicago has a fine and highly developed Jewish press, and if it should
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be supplemsnted by a national Jewish organ, then Chicego will be the
journalistic center of .-^erican Jewry •
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Jorward June 12, I92I
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Sodilkow - Shepetou - Coimtry mext will publish a monthly Jonxmal "The
CotrntryBaa** • AdrertisementB, correspondence and subscriptions will be
accepted by Mr* B« Kaplan, 2350 Augusta St« Telephone Arsdtage 922
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A children's Journal will 'be publlehedt written and edited by children only*
for the first time in the history tt Chicago's Schools (Workmen Circle Schools}
The Journal will be published by the children's Clubs of the Douglas Park
Workmen's Circle School and will contain matter pertaining to the studies
courses and the school*
The chlldr en-co-workers of the Journal have chosen from among themselves
three editors to select the material t make corrections 9 and submit them to
press*
The Journal will be published the l^th of this month* It will consist of
32 pages of reading material and illustrations* The children's parents,
collections from institutions and prirate i)artie8 helped assure the
success of the Journal*
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The "Courier^'heo cent cne of its people vjiih an ukase to Mr* !!• ^» Goldberg,
president ci^ the Kehillt.h Jacob Synagogue - '•'.Ye will drive your Rabbi cut of '
tova;,**
The "Courier** also v/ishe'^ to Jrive cr-'t Pabbi Pubenstein of Beth Hamidrash
Lorbai'iirr. (Theolo£-ict.l Seminary) becouse he also protested in his sernon against the
cheep act cf the "Courier."
Another "Courier" man went to the presicieilt of the .Ansh'e Kineor,otb Synagogue,
I'm Salk, and stated to hirn that the Rabbi, Ephrairr. Epstein is unable to teach.
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that he is not fit for his position, era that he must be driver, out ef the..'
The "Covrier** iwar^tc to drive cut Sa^^r.uel Levin, pre^Jident cf the Ye shivah,' 'be-
cause he ard the other Yeshivah leeders, Israel Sheohtr.ar., Israel Shoerihine,
Thos* Pizer, Joseph M» Nev;teirer, \7olf Dol^jin, Atralmr. /• Sapersteir. , Cliezer
r-dler, P. S, Blumenthal, and Israel Sabink, have openly protested agaiiist the
policy of the paper. They also rejected the proposal by the editor of the •*
"Courier" that he becon.e a professor of philosophy in the Yeshivah for $2,000
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"As I star.i before GoJ, T swear thg-t I gave '♦'he eslitor cf the ''Courier**
05C,OC to Y/rite S-r. editorie.1 for the P-eth Hareire^.h I^rbonim*** Thir. oath \;es
sv;crii by Rabbi Ephrai:-. Ejjctein of the Beth Hariieire^.h Larlcr.ir::, at & iLeetlLr
of the Rebbiricte'l *'I ^ave thii^ >5o*00 to the editor in the office of the
•'Courier, in the presence cf cne cf his ass:' stant s. VAiile tc.lLing, +>^^ r.^^y^
ne puu'
licher of the paper er."*"ered* ^:.:T.edittely , the uosistant covered the money
v-ith a nev^speper^*' The P.abbi, then tcld the entire story how the ** Courier**
had attacked and reviled hirr a.nd the other Pabbis*
This i^eetinr v^es c»?ll^d to take c L>tai.d arainst the htteful and ccntii^uinn
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attacks by the **Courier** upon the Prbbinate and the others v;ho oppose their
aeliverance into the hands cf the politics:! bosj^drTr* The Pabblnata v/ere unable
to understand Y.ox: ::uch r:iatters as Kehillrhs zi:^ Yeshivahs, interest the editor
of the "Courier, so thc-t he desires to become the dictetor* The answer is
sinple - to use the Kehillah for his political benefit.
The neetii.£ opened under the chairrr.anship of I.!r, Samuel Phillfpeon, one of the
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most pronJxent Chict.[:G rnercheii-^ l:^ Pabbit> Ephraiir Epsteir, /. T. Cordon, erd
SeuI Silber, stated their ccnilaitts a^airist the attacks by the Courier,
Pabti Epstein produced the articles frorr. the "Courier" in which the Rabbinate
\ve:'e referred to in the most reviling terms.
The chairnian left the meeting at this point. His place v;e3 taken by Vax
Sh"linrn, v/ho , however, did not retain his chaiiiV-anshii very lcng» His plsce
wrs tc-ken by M. Pearlstein. 7/hen Rabbi Silber begex to talk and attacked the
"Courier" rathei' sharply, the editor of the "Oourier" stood up and threatened
hin: with his stick and before the end of the meeting there v/as danger that
bra\^'ling v/culd break cut, but this v;as prevented.
After the discussion, e resolution \7e.s passed" deuandiiig thst the "Courier" print
in its first page an apology.. !.'r. tex Shulx^^c:, lijhc is being boomed for the
office of Judge by the "Courier" began to present legal quibblings that the
resolution was not le.wful. After a heated debate, the entire matter vies re-
ferred to a comrrittee consisting of Samuel Ginsberg, I'^x Shulman, Harry Pern-
stein, A. S. Piatt, R. Isaac. ?. Lazorovilth and -A. .!;'• Goldberg. Harry F-ern-
stein, a personal friend of the "Qourier* s editor, v/as elected chairmaii.
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For.vard, July 29, 1920»
The "Jewish Courier*' wants to deliver the Local Kehillah into the hands of
the Political Bosses.
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In former times, when chaos ruled the Jewish world in Chicago, just as chaos
ruled in the seneral local political life of the city, the "Courier" did net
find it difficult to sell itself to the political bosses. A "Hebrev/ ^.epubliaan
League," or a "Hebrev; I^Ticcratic League" was organized, stationary bearing the
names of Jewish politicians and their henchmen was printed, and then the follow-
ing proposal 7/as made to the political boss: "V/e are the repreaentatives of
Chicago Jewry; if you will make a deal with us, v/e promise to deliver the Jew-
ish vote t© you."
But those times are passed.- The political bosses demand greater assurance
than a He brev/ League. The "Courier." mob immediately began working, but the
task proved no easy one. The Federated Orthodox Jewish Charities ha3 been
taken out of the "Courier's" control. The "Courier" has no longer aiiy influ-
encQ nor authority in this united body of all orthodox organizations.
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Tharo:r:^r3, it Jecideu to orgaiiize a Kehiilah and to control this Kehill-^.h so
the.t it '^;youl:i be able to approach the i?'" lit i clans for a deal for the Jewish
vote
The Rabbis aiid the prominent citizens realized in time, the intentions of the
"Courier." "You will not be nerniitted to sell the Torah," v/as their cry, and
they have unde.^taken to defend ther^selves against such political trickery*
The "Courier" had not thought th^^t the Rabbis would display such courage for
it had always clairied to carry the Rabbinate in its vest pocket • The editor
of the "Courier" began to terrorize the Rabbis v/ith his prostituted pen. He
went 30 far as to call the Rabbis, idiots, inefficient ones, beggars, fanatics,
collectors, politicians, bolsheviks, anarchists, fools, obscurrantists, spiritu'
al criprlej, ignoramuses, v/eak minds, rescals, e disturbing eleri:er-t, snail
teachers, vath big teerds, etc.
The first Rabbis
•^ho car-e out, £.::e-inGt the "Coarier"v/ere
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Carden of the
Sheri To rah ilnshe !.fecrob Synagogue and Rabbi "Rp stein of the !rishe -'inesseth
Israel Synego^';ti, the l&rge crthcdc:^ congre^cti:.: L. ^hicago.
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NEW JETISK PISRIODIC.-.LS IN THE UMITSD ST..TES CHICAGO.
Journal of the Alpha Phi Sigma Leciics.l Fraternitj'-, Annual.
Established 1913.
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Daily Jev/ish Courier, February'- 21, 1913 •
TO OUR imiSNDS.
For the oast few daj/'S, we have been receivin^^ inquiries t^rom our friends
concerning the difference in opinion between the iJaily Jewish Courier
and the standkeeoers selling this newspaper, 7e find it, therefore,
necessary to quiet them by the following explanation:
A great number of newsdealers, selling Jewish newspapers, a few weeks
ago united into an association. Neither as individuals, nor as members
of the association have the newsdealers had any reason to complain
against the Courier's treatment of them, A few weeks ago a committee
of the association approached L'r, I'.arry A, Lipsky, manager of the
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Courier, and informed him thst thev had a few comolaints they would
like to make, Uv. Lipsky's respo ise was that he v/ould consider them
if they were written in full on paper.
The committee called a few more tines in regard to this matter, but
never prooosed their comolaints in v/ritinp;, and therefore there were
no negotiations. At their last visit the coL-imittee requested L'r.
Lipskj'' to exert his influence upon the city administration so that
the oolice should overlook the order that out-of-to'^i paoers must not
be sold on the stands.
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t'r, Lipsky fulfiLled their i-equest. He turned to the Jhief of Police
And found out that the order forbidjin^ the sale of out-of-to'?m D-^ners
was issued on account of the Saturdav Evenine; Post since discrimination
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betv/een this and other oapers couia not be made. However, he promised
that the Jeivish nev/spapers v/iil be excluded from this category,
Tuesday eveninf^ at a meeting; held bv the association. It. Lioskv brought
the nev/s that the Chief o£ Police had issued a ne / oraer to the effect
th-:t the nev;sdeaiers sellin^;^ out-of-tov/n papers sho ild not be harassed •
It. Lipsky was accompanied to this meetin>z by Park Go!rjnissione!^s '5. J
ivosenblatt and Louis Hertzfield»
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After the report, the association unanimously accepted a oronosal ex-
tendin;^ its ^ratituas to /r. Liosky for his eooa v/ork* A few hours
later, after mid-ni^jht, a committee returned and declared that the
members of the association had determined not to sell the Courier any
longer. On Jednesday, about noon, Park Comiaiosion :;• J. r.osenblatt
called the Courier and related that Attorney Peter Sussman, v/ho reoresents
the association, had requested a conference with h re pre sent at ive of
the Jaily Jev/ish Jourier, Out of respect for this distinguished la-.v^/er,'
Y/e ansT/ered that a representative of the Courier would be highly -^leased
to talk to him at any time after 7 o'clock in the eveninc^.
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A representative of the Courier met l:r. Sussman at the set time, and
told him the Courier's standpoint in this matter. The ne^Tsdealers
are considered customers of the Courier as long; as they buy it: it is
possible that disputes betv/een the buyers and sellers shall breakout
and these should be settled. But as the Courier understands it, the
members of the association do not want to be the customers of the
Courier any lonp;er, ana as \ result, both parties no longer have business
relations with each other, -nd, therefore, there are no disputes and
nothin:-^ further can be said.
Mr. Sussman sav/ hov; justified these contentions v/ere, and after discussing
the matter with the association, the members again decided to become
the customers of the Courier.
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.Ifter this decision, l.'r. Sussman declared that the customers of the
Courier, v/ho have or.^anized themselves into an association, have vp.rious
complaints* Thev think th'j:.t if the marid;^ement of the Courier would
listen to ^hem and grant them their derr-*^nds, their easiness would oe
improved. The Courier's representative told Lr. oussman that whenever
he convevs the demands in v/ritinrr, the manan;er;ient of the Courier will
consider it in a rep;ular business way. LIr. Sussman gave a list of
complaints to the Courier's representative, and asked that the Courier
consider themi by Sunday, after -vhich date there V;lil be a conference
between Lr. Sussman and the Courier.
The Courier's representative then st-j.ted that tlie n-ansfrement of the
Courier v;ill undoubtedly also present its demands, and therefore all
demands shoula be discussed together -anu if they cannot a^rree, an ar-
bitration board should be used. I.lr. Sussman aooroved this ana as a
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result the newsdealers, 7/ho boycotted the Courier Tuesday, resumed their
buying' yesterday. Je ceji assure our friends, «3.s v/ell 9,s the Chicago
Jewish community that unuer any circumstances and at any tim.e, whether
or not the Courier finds the deniands of the association justifiable,
the man:-^i:ement v/ill use every mesins to settle the dis )ute in a
respectable way as is becoming to the only Chicago Jewish nev/s oaper
and which is no more than the voice of Jewish public opinion.
'He also wish to announce to the p-eneral oublic, especially to orgsjiized
labor, that the Courier is a union newspaper, and is composed and
orinted bv union oeooie. The office of the Courier became unionized
before any other Jewish ne.;spaper had had it in mind even to employ
union men. The union label can alwavs be found on the Courier.
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During the p^^st year ve started a monthly publication, called the Ghicc^rc
Hebrew Instit^ite Obseri'-er. The T^uroose of ti^is un^ireteiitious -nanTr)hlet is
to ena,ble th.e ine:"iber^: of the Institute as veil rz ran^' outsiders, to ^.^eep
in touch v'ith Q-iir vork. In acldition thereto, c-rticlcs and editorials are
published, hr-vin.^ particalrr ber^rin^' on the ^vovr of the Institute, ^v' ich
we hope r.ay be of some benefit to soci^^l vor-cers, Th.e pamphlet also con-
taiiis a coluj-m on vocational guidance contributed by specialists in the
various jorofessions and occupations, \?e are ^"lad to report that this en~
terr)rise has thus far net with ;^Teat success. Some of our material has
oeen quoted ojid. favorably coiririented upon in various prjjeTs of the coimtrj"
as veil as by incividuals.
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Subscription to this paper is fift^^ cents per year, including postare.
V/e re^zret to say, hovever, that th^e nurnber of s^Jbscribers is not as la^r.-re
as we hj;d hoped it would be oy this tine. At present v;e have 3^^ subscrib-
ers, '.Ve hope, however, tha.t in time c.t least the merfcers of the Institute
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Clh5.c£{50 He^orev; Institute Oo server, I\^oveinber, IJl.?.
will find it worth while to suoscrilDe. At T;resent we are Tiailing this
pamphlet even to those mem'bers of the Institute who have as ^et not suh—
scrihed. 'Those v/ho Y.r.Ye hrd any e:qoericnce at r-ll in such worl: v;ill real-
ize thrt it is not ^ rery ea,s:y tash: v/e need the cooperation of at least
the ^nerri'bers of the Institute in order to assure the success of this enter-
prise, which we feel is very much needed in our work.
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Associated Bulletin
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The editorial conmittee of the Associated Bulletin* which is published
by the Toung Men's Associated Jewish Charities » deserve considerable credit forr^
the rery interesting and instructlTe publication Just issued^ Social workers
will undoubtedly find the information therein contained, of great help and
senrice in their work*
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Joseph P??.r\-in, for^jerly of Chicf.i'^o, is pa;^-irig this citv a visit. In 1^S7
Kr. Pp.rvin ouolished here a se'u-nionthl^/- Je^visn p?.per under the name of "The
Star 01 Israel.'' This journal lived only a few nonths.
Hr, Farvin has with hiin a nirrlDer of mariuscripts, consisting* of essays, lec-
ttires, s'-retches and short stories v;hich he intends to puLlish,
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Courier. October 27, I907,
HEAJm AlTD SEEK.
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The San.itorium is a new journal published once every two months, as the
"organ of the Jewish Consuniptive Relief Society."
Actually it is not merely en organ "but 9 good journal, which should in-
terest every Jew, whether he is a raem'ber of the Jewish Consumptive Relief
Society or not. It would "be highly desirahle that ever^'- Jew receive a
copy of each ohtainahle at a yearly subscription price of twenty-five
cents. The Sanitorium is printed in both Yiddish and English for young
and old and in the interest of the SDonsors of the Denver Sanitorium in
Denver, Colorado. The publication has many pictures and interesting
articles on the sanitorium and the care of patients at the sanitorium.
One v/ill find majiy Chicago Jews among the list of donors and sponsors.
While on the subject of TDublications we would like to remind our reading
public of the appearance of a new book, in Chicago, the Jewish Musician.
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We are feure the book will prQ.ve to be highly interesting to our book-
loving public. The Jewish MusicirJi may be obtained at eny of the Kimball
Piano Stores or at Lyon and Healy, comer J?c^-<:son end Wabash,
The Jewish Aid Society which is an off-shoot of the United Hehrew Chari-
ties, held its first me'^^ting last Friday evening. This gpve fifteen di-
rectors an opportunity to get acquainted and map out their prograin of
activities for the coming year,
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The Reform. Advoca.te> Vol. 27, Wk. of June 25. 190U. p.Uf5. f
Julius Silversmith died on June 22, He was for a number of years editor of
the Occident, formerly puolished in this city. He was also connected v/ith
various Jerish publications.
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JBinSH
There appeared in Chicago for several years a Hebrew Weekly called
"^Hapesgah" (The Summit). This journal was edited by the well-known Hebrew
writer, W. Schor* "Hapesgah'' was discontinued last year*
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The Reform Advocate,7ol*21,Wk.of May U,1901, P.368.
The R*A# and the "Chicago Israelite" are the only two Jewish papers
in the English language published in Chicago* In the jargon^ we have the ^
"Daily and Weekly Jewish Courier", "Der Blumengarten" and the "Jewish Press" • i
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Dr. B, SchreilDer was born DecemlDer I3, 1853 » i^ Peipril, Maehren. In Novem-
"ber ISSl Dr. Schreiber cajne to this coiinti^^. Prom 1393 to IS96, he was the
editor of the "Occident" in Chicago. At present he is the leader of Congre-
gation Emanuel.
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The Reform Advocate, Wk. of Febniary 5, IS^S. p.g38.
Prom a letter written by B. Pelsenthal to the editor of the R> A.
"Ahout four months ago there appeared in Chicago, a Hebrew weekly called Ha^-
Pisgah ( The Summit )t whose main tendency is to advocate the cause of Zion-
ism. The editor of this weekly is Mr. W. Schur, a gentleman who has proved
"by his literary work in journalistic fields and by several Hebrew books
which he has published that he is perfectly qualified to be the editor of
such a periodical. Mr. Schur writes Hebrew with ease, fluency and in a style
which is attractive and fascinating, ••
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Ihe Reform Advocate, Wk. of March 23, 1S95. p.JS* ^
The first xxamher of the new monthly magazine devoted especially to our
th women, will appear next week. \Ltvl
prepared an iinusually Interesting nomher.
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Jewish women, will appear next week. Urs, Rosa Sonneschein, the editor, has '^^
Among the contents are "The Uodezn Jewess", hy Dr« Hirsch, "The Position
of Women in America" hy Br. Uoses, and a hiography of Mrs. Solomon.
The puhlishers are the Rosa Sonneschein Puhllshing Co. in Chicago.
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The Haform Advocate. Wk. of June 17 » 1S93»
From the list of American Jewish Journals, the following are Chicago
puhlications, "Chicago Israelite," "Occident," and "Sahbath Visitor^"
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THE OCCIDENT^ February 4, 1881
The Chioagoer Israelit
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This Hebrew publication has Just been issued and presents a hand-
some typographical appearance. For the present the same comes as a ^
monthly • It is hoped that the indefatigable publisher, Mr. Ettelsohnt ^
may soon receive sufficient encouragement to allow the Israelit to appear j^
weekly.
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A chaste and coiaprehensive Jev/ish journal seer.s to be a necessity in this city.
VJe have undertaken the taslc of publishing such a paper, and hope to meet v;ith
the encoura£^e::ent of all classes of citizens. .:e have engaged in the editiori-
al ::ana£:enont the best talent suited for the purpose. The follaving are the
rules v;hich are laid do^'in for the conduct of "^
ho Jev/ish x^dvance:
1. The ne;vs of the day, pertaini:\^ to cociol interest in c^eneviil and to Jev;-
ish society in particular, shall be condensed in coluj^ms of -he Jev-risb
/ixl Vance in brief and conprehensive paragraphs. For this purpose uo have
ordered e::chc.nc:es fi*o'.; Oeriiany, France, 1-Jn~[:land, Russia, and so forth,
and v/e have opened a corresnondonce -./ith riany personal fviends^ both
hero and in Uurope. V/e v/ill thus be able to f.ive our readers items of
interest froi-i the first sources, -i::!! earlier than any other journal of
the kind.
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Donostic and local nev/s v;e v/ill also rather at the first source. i:o
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correspondence vrill be accepted unlec3S .e shall ^cna; t;ie -jriter to be a re-
sronr.ible and fair-nindec rorson* In religious and social raatters, vie \jill
allov: fair play to the opinions oi o';r contributors; but vie vjill reserve the
privile-e to reject or correct all sue:: contributicnc, .aiich iiarht be dis-
pleas ir.g to .^-ood taste.
3. 77e shall endeavor to pro:.iote every cood ..easure, v/hich v-ill be advanced
either by our venerable contej.ipcraries, or by any of our representative men
for the v/olfare and elevation of our race.
4. Our belletristic part •;ill consist of original stories, sketches, essays,
and so forth, either fro:r. our ov.ti pen or fron that of our contributors. V.-e
villi give all encouragenent to donestic talent.
5. In our editorial articler, the questions of the day v;ill be treated; in
"The Pulpit" department v.^ v-ill brinrr s^T.opsis of 3err:ions and lectures by
our representative pulpit orators; in the "Students* Coluiiin" chips of learn
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ing and v/isdom v/ill be bro^^ght; and the German departnent , (enb racing the
6th and 7th pages,) vrill also be varied v;ith r.iatters of good taste and use-
ful info iTTiat ion.
6. The Je\'7ish Advance v:ill l;ave a Calendar of Loiges, Congregations and im-
poiiiant social meetings of the v/eek, in v/hich every noveinont of general in-
terest vjill be noted dovm. 'Te shall be tliankful to lecturers, irdnisters and
presidents of social orgc'.ni sat ions, if they will send us subjects of lectures
or important debates to be aiinounced beforehand.
Besides these regulations v:e chall endeavor to introduce as man^^ useful and
agreeable features in The Je\\rish Advance, as tine and experience may suggest.
We shall strive to be pleasing and useful, and hope that the confidence and
support of all fair-minded people v.lll assist us to a successful career, which
nay be an honor to the Israelites of our city emd a benefit to Liany*. •••
Eenry Gersoni, editor.
Max Stem, publisher.
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2. Intellectual
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The Reform Advocate, May 9, 1931.
TH3 JSiTISH PIONEERS IN .^^RICA
Jewish Pioneers in America, by Anita Libman Lebeson, a resident of Hubbard
tfoods, although just off the press, already is receiving the highest praise
from historians and leaders in American Jewry. Not only is this volume an
outstanding document portraying the part Jews have played in the grovrth of
this continent, starting with the Jewish sailors who accompanied Columbus,
but it reads like a romance - a romance woven together from hitherto unkno'/m
important historical facts«
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The book is written in/convincing and yet restrained manner, which carries
with it both authority and appreciation on the part of the reader that
this Chicago woman has handled her subject in an guniazingly impartial and
capable manner •
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The Reforn Adyoc-.te, Hay 9f 1931. -^^
Mrs» Lebeson truly is h product of Chic ..o and its environs • She Cume to
this city in her early childhood ivith lier r)arent3, Mr. i^nd Urs. Morris Libman
of 54'^ Briar ?luce» She v/as ^-ruduatud from the University of Illinois in
1913, v;here she received the dej,rt;o of Buchelor o^ Arts. As a result of her
excellent scholarship^ shu v/as elected to 1 hi Beta Kappa and Kappa Delta Mi.
V/'hile doini^ graduate ^/ork ut the University of Illinoi's, she carried on re-
searches in the Je\dsh j. rticl oation in the d-.-velopment of the Mi ssi ssinji
Valley. 3he also die conoiderable research v ork for the Illinois Historical
Sarvey and the Illinois Centennial Commission. She has contributed many
learned discussions to the Llississippi Valley Hi storical Review.
During the academic year 1913-1919 1 whe v/as a member oi the faculty of the
history deo;j rtment at the University of Illinois. For five years after that.
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IJrs» Lebeson .-as on th- history faculty oT the John L'urshall ITi^h T.chool^
where she earned for herself the re|:>utatioii oT bein^ on-- of the leading
history teachers in the Chicv^^o public r>criOol system*
l'rs» Lebeson tr^^ces the trwels of jioneer Jev/s ^vith Cortez through the dense
forests of Mexico^ those v^ho piercec tho 3out'n Aiaerican "'ilderness, braved
the swar.DS of the "'est Incies and oenetr-.ted into the f^.r re^.ches of the Ilorth
Americs-.n continent under Uhe En^lisli, French, Dutch, t^nd Tortur^ese fl?.gs«
The storv ooens ^/ith the discover^'' of America. It links the dark dismal d-' vs
of the Inc.uisiti on -•] th the nev vistas opened up by the discovery of the
"'estern continent, T.j^ny highly int'-restin^^ ;isn.::cts of Colonial life are
introduced. "he uarticiDa tion of Je\;s in the rifcvolutionar^^ move'iient, :■ n the
v;ar of 1312, as patriots, privatec;rs, solnierL*, officers and financiers is
ohiv^nicled.
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The 19th centi^ry i:oru^^le for equality und roco^^ni tion is recorded. The
Reforni movement is tr^'.ceu historically una Je- ish efforts at AmeriCL:.n coloni-
zation arc noted* The illustrutionc are especially v;ell chcseii. '^ome of the.a
are verv rare and never huve been rer>rodur.f>d hefort^ in any volume of lustor'%
There is a wood cut of the J^w^s of th Inquisition ''ir.it r^'nt- d in IA92,
a map of Ne.vport v/nich v;us usud by ohe 3rit.io}i ^.^c.airalty \a 177^, chowing
a nur:;ber of plj^ces of Je\a£li interest. In addition t h^ •»-<
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there is a thorou>^h and com^^letely documented ap]jendix» coritaininr^ footnotes
and a detailed bj blio.^raphy. The ap <-n'iiy itself as a /orA o? iiistorical
resefirch has be-in b^^'jlily commended by 'listorians* Her husban-^., Herman Lob' son,
is a v/ell ;:rov.n food chemist in Cbicr.,^o.
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CHICAGO JSAfSSS ^ITSS ITCETANT WORl^: OK JS.rtSH PIONEERS OF AIvISRICA
A very important book in English has just been published, written by a
young Chicago Jewess, Mrs. Anita Liebman Lebenson, and entitled, Jewish
Pioneers in America.
Anita Liebman Lebenson is one of the capable daughters of Morris and Liza
Liebman, a fanily of businessmen and scholars who i;rjnigrated to Chicago
twenty-five years ago from Vilna, Russia.
A sister of the authoress is the wife of the well-known novelist and
journalist, Ben Hecht. Mrs. Hecht, also an authoress, recently published
a very interesting novel, and is employed at present as a newspaper reporter.
A third sister is a doctor of medicine.
Anita Liebman Lebenson devoted much time to her historical work. It took her
nearly thirteen years to gather the material.
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Many critics vrho have already read the book claim that it is a very
important contribution to the history'* of the first Je;;ish.iiiniii grants in
America and the development of the first Jewish communities.
The author is a xvell educated person. Born in Tilna, she came vjith her
parents to America when still a little girl, receiving her education in
Chicago, where she 3r::duated from high school and college v;ith high honors,
later becoming a teacher at John Liar shall High School.
The book is rich in pictures and contains volumes of interesting information
and bibliographical notes • .
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Benjamin P. Goldsteint Chicago attorney t has attained wide recognition be-^
cause of his "book Marketing A Farmer's Pro_bleni» which has been published by<>^
the MacMillan Company* '
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No comprehensive hook in the English language has yet heen written on the ^
inspiring history of Jewish literature. Dr. Ahraham I. Schechter, Profess-
or of Jewish history and literature at the Chicago Hehrew Theological Col-
lege, has written a hook covering all tranches of Jewish Biblical litera-
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JE'vISH
1!I::tc:iy c? li;: je .s cf ciiCAao is r^^uji at iast
Ivlr. K. 1.:. Il-oites, secretary of the Jevjish rlistorical Society of Illinois,
has fini3hGd, after ten years of unceasin-* labor, a great book — History
of the Jev;s of Chicar.o. 'Tlie printers have already finished their work and
nov; it is in the hands of the bookbinders •
It is exnected that either Arthur Brisbane of the Chicaro Aiuerican, or the
forr.er vice-president /of the United States/, Ihoaas R. Larshall, v;ill be
the chief ST)eaker of the evenin;;.
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A meeting o± trvly historical siGnificance vfill be held on Londay evening, f=
Hay 19, at the buildinc of the Chicago Historical Society, Dearborn C
and Ontario Streets. Tlie Chicuco Je^/ish Conriunity v;ill be presented at this ^
neetinr v;ith the oook* The Dresentation v/ill take place under appropriate 2
and iiTiTjressive cerenonies. ^
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Daily Jewish Courier, Feb. 22, 1924.
/IS,; BOOK ;;RirTsi>; m iebrev^
by
Dr. S. Li. Le lamed
Our mutual friend and sympathizer, Dr. Abrahan Levinson of Chicago, has ^
written a book in Hebrew about Tobias, the Physician, a German Jev/ of the g
seventeenth century who played an important role in the history of medicine, .^^
and v;as also a very interesting personality. The book is written in a fluid p
and colorful Hebrew. Tlie book has been published with fine illustrations by ^
the publishing firm Romon,.of Berlin, Germany. Hebrew literature does not g
have many such books and Dr. Levinson, therefore, deserves our thanks for
his contribution, which is a very useful one. Furthermore, it is a good thing
for iiurope to realize that there is at least one Jew in Chicago who finds time c?
to write a book in Hebrew, and that Chicago can contribute something worth
while to the new Hebrew literature. Since Dr. Levinson is already engaged in
writing a Jev/ish medical history, v/hy shouldn't he write a history of medicine
in Hebrew? Such a book is badly needed.
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The Sentinel. Wk. of January 18, I92H, Vol. 53-5U, p. 9.
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Sinai Congregation has announced that it has donated $1,000 which will
he used to defray expenses for puhlishing one volxime of ^» Idelson's
Encyclopedia of Jewish Music in memory of ^r. Hirsch,
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J?X1.: TEI2 SVE OF THS aVBMTH TO IKS LT3 OF THS aVEBATH
Before me lies a book of four hundred and sixty pages, bearing the proud
title. Culture and Civilization. The book is vn^itten in a language which
my blockhead cannot understand — it is v;T?itten in a Yiddish of the tv/enty-
second century'" — and I am only a child of my tiiiie and understand only the
language of my time. I have often had occasion to read philosophic books
v/hich v/ere v;ritten in an obscure style, but I have nov/, for the first time
in my life, read a philosophic book v;ritten in a wrapping-paper style (sic).
These nrmies run through the book indiscriminately: Kant, Y. L. Peretz,
Smerson, and Tolstoi — practically all of v;hom are well knovm and famous.
Hov/ever, as I read of these famous men v/ho are grouped together although
they v/ere as far apart as the poles in their trend of bhougjit (for example,
Y. L. Peretz and ^ilmmanuel Kant), I had the feeling that I v/as eating a cold
goulash and reluctantly thourjit of kosher hot dogs, of hot duiaplings, of ray
grandmother's holiday cakes, of cream cheese, of manischev/itz»s mazoth, of
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Kelmer /^lall tov;n in Lithuania7, of preacher* s sermons. . ..and of my
great-rrandf ather * s mother-in-lav;.
You must understand that the book is v/ritten for plain folks v;ho understand
only Yiddish, because people v;ho can read iiJn^.lish or any European lancua^e
need not depend on I.r. f^Tf ITathanson^'s philosophic tripe. i\nd Jevj-s v/ho
can read Yiddish only are plain folks ";ho have common sense. V.lien they
are served such a cold co^l^sh, v/hich is half r.oulash and half hash, and
are told, ''Head, and choke it dov;n," I can L.^nine v;hat an unpleasant ^
feeling they must have. ij]ven if they simllov/ all of the cold roulash that
ICr. riathanson serves them, they are still not satisfied, because they do not
knav v/hat I.r. Ilathanson is aiming at, nor v/hat he v/ishes to prove, nor v:hat
his principal ideas are.
If you know that your v/ife has purchased a fine qualitj^ of fresh meat and
fresh vegetables and instead of preparing a good meal, serves an unpalatable
dish of hash, you certainly are angry — and in reprimanding her, you may even
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remind her Lhat she had no dov;ry v;hen she marriod you. ;jid ;7hGn I see a
person taicinr t:70 such [Teat subjects as culture and civilization, and
turning then into something highly involved — both as to logic and as to
literary style — I become angry v;ith him and charge him vath not being
prepared for his \;ork, and .vith approaching a question about v/hich he
is totally uninformed.
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Civili2.ation and culture are t'.vo extremely complicated subjects, ..hich
should not be handled by Yiddishists ^dvocate of Yiddish as national ^
lanvguagey", v/ho are radical stump speakers. If a radical Yiddishist does "^
vn?ite on civilization and culture, he should not v/ander off into other
fields; he should v;rite on the civiliz:.tion and culture of his ovm
environment. Yiddishist conceptions of civilization and culture in
general are very interesting, but it v^ould be better to read the glreat
French, En^-lish, and German sociologists and philosophers on culture
and civilization. However, it v/ould be very interesting to listen
occasionally to some theories on Jev:ish culture and Jev;ish civilization
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held by a man \;ho considers himself a modern Jew. Naturally, these ideas
must be expressed clearly, so that everybody can understand them.
If Ljr. Kathanson does not deem it an honor to occupy himself /^oleljj v;ith ^
the question of Jev/ish culture and Jev/ish civilization^ I shall help him r^
by formulatinc this question: Is there a Jev/ish civilization? lias there <^
ever been a Jev.dsh civilization? If not, v/hy not? In order to ansv/er this 3
question, Tr. ITathanson must, first of all, know what civilization in general 2
is, and v;hat Jev/ish civilization in particular is — provided that there is, or g
ever was such a thing as Jev/ish civilization. I ara convinced that Llr. Nathan- *^
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son cannot define civilization because a definition of civilization is still
a highly controversial question. The French, for example, cannot distinguish
betv/een civilization and culture. In French, the i7ord "civilization" means
both civilization and culture.
Next, the author v/ill have to explain v/hat Jewish culture in general is and
v/hether there is su.ch a thing at the present time as Jev/ish culture. If
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there Is, \fhat Is Its relationship to Jewish civilization, 1. e., to \i*iat
extent has Jewish culture been developed and formed by Jewish civilization?
I realize however, that Mr* Nathanson cannot tackle such a piece of work*
An analysis of Jewish culture requires more than the reading of pamphlets
by Karl Marx; it requires an intensive study of Hebrew literature — above C
all, one must be a Jew, a sincere Jew with true Jewish ideas. But this ^
cannot be expected of a man who is a Yiddishist and a radical. A radical 2
Tiddlshist will not, under any circumstances, acknowledge Jewish culture, lo
nor can he ever form a conception of Jewish culture — from the ocean of :^
Jewish thought which has found its expression in fifty thousand Hebrew
books from the Bible to Ahad Ha-am /considered the father of modem Hebrej^.
If a radical Jew does believe in Jewish culture, the culture in which he
believes, is neither culture nor Jewish, but is rather Sholom Asch*s "God
of Revenge** Since it is impossible to write a book of five hundred
pages on this type of Jewish culture, Mr. Nathanson wrote instead, in his
involved Yiddish, a book on culture and civilization in general* He proved
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one cood thing' ^7 ^is l)Ook. He proved that a person should not — a person ^
TAist not v;rite such a took if he does not vjish to he considered a literary w
jackass.
If the author of this book had been a true friend of mankind, he v;ould not
have -.-ritten this book because the v/orld is borinc enough without publishing
boring, books — books 7:hich make one yavm are crimes against humanity.
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Daily Jmlah Fonmrd> Jan, 21, 1924 •
HISTORY OF THE CHICAGO JETS
Tlie history of the Jev/s in Chicago for the last seventy-five years has
at last come to light. The material for this history was compiled by
the Jev/ish Historical Society, which will rive it to the public in
connection with the celebration of the day, seventy-five years ago,
when the first Jew came to Chicago.
The history of the Jev/s, v;hich has been published at the cost of many
efforts and expenses, owes its appearance to the untiring work of
Mr. Hyman L. Lleitas, who spent five years at this difficult task in
the Jewish Historical Society, an organization founded in 1918 for
the purpose of writing it. The Society's first president v/as Julius
Rosenwald. This position is now occupied by S. J. Rosenblatt.
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contaiiBall the activities of the Jews from the time of the first Jew
settled in Chicago until this day. Copies will be distributed to all
members of the Jewish Historical Society next Monday night at a meeting
of the society, as well as to all newspaper publishers, libraries, and
colleges. Very few copies v/ill be sold.
President Rosenblatt declared yesterday that the task of writing this
book was a very difficult one, but that the results are v;orth the trouble
"I feel,** said Rosenblatt, "that this book vjill be kept sacred by all
Chicago Jews because it is a memorial to their marvelous participation
in the growth of Chicago.^
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AIZXAIHER ElHIuWY HOITOHSD JY JSVHISII LEADERS OF CIUCiGO
In the Pompeian Hoon of Gold^s Restaurant, a reception and banquet v/ere
given in honor of .Alexander L'arkavy, noted Jev/ish lexicographer and linguist,
v/hose dictionaries have contributed rjreatly to the rapid /aaericanization of
our people in this countr:^'. This banquet v;as larrel^^ attended by leaders of
organizations and institutions and v;elfare v;orkers v;ho have become c^ay in
public service, as v;ell as b3^ iiany intellectuals and representatives of the ^
various professions. rj
Ivlr. 3. Ilor./ich v/as toastiuaster of the eveninr^. He SDOke of the virtues of o
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the honored {niest and the ;;onderful ■.;ork that Ar. Harkav^r had accomplished. ; o
The speakers vreve: Lr. S. J. Rosenblatt, Dr. S. A. x-.elaiaed, Jud^e Harry I.:. -"^
Fisher, Rabbi /X. L^T" Lassen, Ar. 3. B. Aoinaiko, Ijt. Ilathan D. Kaplan, ^
Judge P. Brecstone, and several representatives of the radical group.
A comnittee of ten v/as appointed to popularise Hark- vy^s nevi Yiddish-Anglish-
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Hebrev; idiomatic dictionary and to procure 1,500 subscriptions for this
masterpiece, v/hich i:r. Harkavy has novr completed.
In his unique v/ay, the distia':uished cuest thanlced the leaders of this
city for the beautiful reception /ci^en himTj. and rave a summary of his
lexicQgraphic v;ork and of the nevr features /to be found/ in his idiomatic
dictionary.
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William Nathanson, author of "Culture and Civilization", will
lecture on his book, which created a great sensation in the
world of Jewish literature. The lecture, arranged by the
Poale Zion br. 4, will be held tomorrow evening* in the Jewish
Peoples Institute, 1258 West Taylor Street.
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Forward. Feb. 1, 1923'
Jews of Chicago, especially the emigrant Jews, have an eminent
visitor In Chicago now- the famous Jewish Philologist, Author of
i the Jewish-English dictionary and grammar books- Alexander Harkavy.
^::^Al«xander Harlcavy cam* to Chicago with the Intention of publishing
: his new dictionary. This will he a dictionary In three languages and
r. In two volumes* One volume will contain-; Jewish-Hebrew- English;
% the other;- Engl Ish^Hebrew- Jewish.
. This edition will be an enrichment In the library of every Jewish
1^ home and there Is no doubt that the Jews of Chicago, especially the
* emigrant Jews, will support Harkavy'e plans, which he hopes to
;• materialize this year. ;
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Daily Jewish Courier, Sept. 7, 1922#
^. UEITSS AND EIS HISTORY/
by
Dr. S. LI. Melamed
Mr« H. L. Lleites informs me officially, semiofficially, and unofficially that
he has left for New York and V/ashington to gather material for his book on
the history of the Jews in Chicago. I have explained to Mr. Ueites that
history is a description of life in the past, and since the Jews of Chicago
have no past in this city — neither their parents nor their grandparents lived
here — there cannot be any talk of a history of the Jews in Chicago, but
rather of a Chicago-Jewish record, notes, chronicle — call it vjhat you will*
Maybe this is \i\diat Mr. Meites means; if so, he called his child by a wrong
name.
However, if he means to compile a record of the Jewish community in Chicago,
he will perfonn an excellent and necessary piece of work. He will be doing
a great service to the Chicago Jews, a service vftiich will not soon be forgotten.
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I will give Mr. Meites a few tips v^ten he returas from his trip to New York
and Washington. I worked once in some archives and I was also engaged for
a few years in a historical seminar in a big university. Those "tips^* might
be of use to him because they can save him a great deal of v/ork. If
Ikir. Meites has patience, he can read an article of mine on Jewish history
in the Hebrew magazine, Heosid, another article of mine on history and ^
historiography in the Menorah journal, and a third article by me in the Berlin 3
magazine, East and ^^/est of July, 1912. I was once interested in this subject. 3
l«dr« Meites knows vAiere he can reach me if he v;ants to save himself time and ^
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Dally Jeivish Courier, l!ay 25, 1922.
HO;/ EIOITT YOUNG JE./ISH P03T3 3I1MG ABOUT CIUCaGO
Appearance of Young Chicago, Issued by a Group of Young Chicago V/riters
by
Sol Pozner
Tills is not the first attempt of our "young" poets to issue a collection of
their work. Their first publication III st did not create a stir in the
Jewish ghetto. The poems contained in that publication were really some^vhat
mistytand therefore, remained unnoticed. The "young" ascribed the failure
of that publication to the fact that the poems had no originality, neither
of thought nor of form. Tiiey, therefore, tried very hard to present both
in their present effort. But the trouble is that they tried too hard and
overshot the mark. Kany of their poems are really original. Up to nov; such
poems have never appeared anjnvhere, and we hope will never appear again.
Their absence from the T)resent publication would increase the r)restige of
the young poets.
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Had the eight young poets who -oublished this book, issued only eight copies
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— a copy for each one of them — then these lines v;ould never have been vjritten*
The trouble is that a fevj hundred copies were printed of this book of poems
and these copies v/ill be distributed amon^^ the Jev/ish workers. .7e, therefore,
consider it our duty to review this collection of poems*
;/e have alv/ays been ver\^ severe critics of obscene literature, \Ihen v;e see
a play that cannot be called "Good literat^jre, " :ve become blood enenies of
the theater manager, the playi^n:*ite, and the actors because v;e hold then
responsible for the presentation of an obscene play. Our youth has alv;ays
been the severest critic of obscenity. The question then naturally arises:
how did our youth happen to create the obscenities that are found in the
issue of Younf; Chicago?
The representative of obscenity in Young Chicago is a certain ^:r. Mates L«,
a man with a degenerate and sick imagination, v/ho should have spent the last
few years in a psychopathic hospital. His fev/ poems are so repulsive that
they poison the entire book, even the beautiful poems that are there.
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.■,'6 are sorry that -ve cannot quote many passa'-es from those "poens" because
they are unprintable; they are the i)rc'i.uct of a sick spirit* He shall,
hovjever, be satisfied v/ith ouotini^^ only one passar^e, the mildest of the
**poens**;
*'The chained bull
''Kicks his feet, bellows,
'Tie calls the co:v in the field,
"I bellov; and call in pain
^T.y ;vorn.an — at night."
The "Doet^ com-oares himself to the bull and forgets that he is doin.3 the
bull a terrible injustice. However, let us not speak of the injustices that
this *'poef comraits. .ie regret only that our young poets thour^ht it appro-
priate to include this repulsive trash in their collection of poems. This
is a black mark against them, v;hich they v/ill not be able to v/ipe out easily.
Their excuse that they are *'young'' vrill not do. I:any of them are far fromi
young. Crorelik*s poem.s v;ere printed ten years ago in the best magazines and
nev7ST)ar)ers of the countr^^.
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The annoyance is still £?reater v:hen one considers that in Youn^ Chicago
there can be found many beautiful, and c^^uine poems. VJlienever the poets
\vrote vjith the intention of creating something gi^^a't and ori'-inal, they
were unsuccessful. Their songs about Chica^io are artificial and trite.
Nothing original can be found in the poems of Ben Sholem, Gorelik, Llathias
Deutch, and Isaac Honch. They all sing of locomotives, bells, bridges,
steam, and smoke. All the poems have the same form and the same harsh
v/ords. Some poems are a mere juxtaposition of v/ords; they do not say anything.
Ben Sholem sings of Chicago;
''Chicago!
"A row of railroad stations;
''3tone and steel stations
'^Surround thee."
The poet forgets that Chicago is not a row of railroad stations and that the
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railroad stations do not surround Chica^^o but are found in the very heart
of the city.
The poets are not particularly at ease -vhen they sing about "mother earth"
eind the prairies, v/hich they have never seen in their lives. V/lien Isaac
Ronch becomes artificially inspired about "mother earth," he sings:
**IIaked Llother Earth dravjs me
"To her green potato fields,
"To her broxvn ears of corn — g
"To her green open prairies*
"I feel very very close
"To the calf and the colt
"Roaming in the fields."
The poet is dravm to the potato field and to the prairie, although they are
hardly alike! V/e cannot complain about his feeling "very close to the calf
Ol
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and colt roamin^^ in the field'\ Very likely, he knov/s what he is talking
about,
V/hat is more, we cannot understand why the poet should lament his uncom-
mitted sins:
♦'Sinsl lly sinsl Uncommitted sinsl
''Pursue me — everyv/herel
♦•Like fear — the blind I
"Like death — the aged, the sickl"
You read the poem and it makes no impression upon you. It has never made any
impression upon the poet. His conscience never troubled him for the sins he
did not commit and he never felt any ->ain even when he cried, somewhat
mechanically, in his poem.
VJhenever the poets did not seek to create forcibly something original
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(which is above their powers), and were satisfied to vn:ite ordinary poems,
they succeeded in creating beautiful and genuine poetry.
Bessie Hershfield/PomerantzTdoes not attempt, as others do, to fly above
the clouds, and is, therefore, sure of not falling into the mud. She sings
very beautifully:
•*2vening comes upon me, treading softly....
'♦T.^ethinks you sit facing me
**Heading a poem to me.
"You read a line, stop,
'*And throw a glance at me.
"And I~? I hear not
"A single ?/ord you read.
"For my lips murmur softly —
"I love you."
V/hen Bessie Hershfield/Pomerantz7*sings of love, you feel that it is not an
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artificial song. She sings so naively and deli^litfully:
"Hov; happy I shall be,
"./hen you will come to me I
"If you will only couch me,
"Yours shall I always be I
".'Jith joy unicnown before
"I shall enter your embrace,
"And with my last breath —
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"Receive your kiss I" S
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Eselin also has a fev/ sincere poems ;^ich are v/orthy of note, Ilis poem
"Honor'' is really beautiful,
"Quietly grandma stood last ni^ht before the God of
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob too,
"//ith her thin hands over her face she pleaded
her req^uest — with tears.
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*'Tears — like falling snow upon the earth
that spreads itself under the blue ni/:3ht
and becomes a broad white blanket. ^
"Tears — that kiss av;ay the misty ejes of 2
a passer-by. ^^
•'Thus cried my rrandma — last nigjit." p
Baruch G-oldhart sin^s only about *'dark-eyed" beauties for vdiom he feels an §
extraordinary love. His noem "Tlie Drunkard" seejns to be the best of his TDoems. ^
Gorelik feels at home, sorriotimes too much "at home", when he sinf:'s about ^
"Lian and //oman". His poem "L'an and ./oman" is really beautiful but his
poem "The Blossoming of a New Life" is a little too daring.
The fmi drawings in Young Chicago are of the same character as Llates L.*s
scribblings. Portnoy*s drawings of nude v7omen have no life in them. Tlie
first part of the body resembles a v;oman, but the second part is m.ore
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reminiscent of a bear.
The book itself is very attractive; it is printed on rood paper and has a
beautiful cover. Had the Doeins underp;one the strict censorshiD of a critical
editor, then this collection of poems would have increased the prestie:e of
this group of younp; vrriters. Iv^aybe tliis will be a lesson to them in the
future.
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Forward. May 12, 1922
WPA(iLL)PR0j.3Q275
Shis coming Saturday, May 20, a supper will bs served in Che8kl*8
Restaurant, in honor of the Anthology of Poetry which the young author pub-
lished*
This will be a gathering of artists, literati, and friends of Jewish
Culture and Literature*
It will also be a farewell avening for the young Jewish author,
Thomas L», who has been visiting Chicago,
Reservations for the supper and book can be made by addressing: Toung
Chicago, I22U S» Albany Avenue*
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JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETy
BEGINS PUBLISHING IHE HISTORY
OF THE TEViS IN CHICAGO
by
J. Leibner s
Chicago Jewry has an interesting and important history* This history is ^
fifty or more years old. The time is ripe for a book to be written about ^
it. This is being done. 3
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The Jewish community of Chicago is one of the greatest Jewish communities in c^
the world. It is at the same time the youngest Jewish community in the world. ^
The oldest Jewish community in Europe is Koeln am Rhein, which is mentioned
in the Talmud under the name Kulnia. The Jewish community of Rome is two
thousand years old. In Europe, especially in the Near East, there are many
communities that are a thousand years old. Eleven years ago, the Jewish
community of Theodosia, in the Crimea, celebrated its one thousandth anniversary.
The Chicago-Jewish community is the youngest Jewish community in the world,
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although it is a great community. The future generations of Chicago will
want to know about the early history of the Jews of Chicago. The present gen-
eration also wants to know it. Everybody's curiosity is to be satisfied,
thanks to the work of the Jewish Historical Society of Illinois, whose
guiding spirit is none other than Mr. H. L. Meites.
For the last six years, Mr. Meites has been working to collect material for
the history. He has collected important historical documents, facts, ^
statistics, and pictures, which throw a brilliant light upon the life of the ^
Jews in Chicago since the Jewish community was established here. This <Z
material is now classified and arranged in historical sequence. An organi- ^
zation has already been formed to publish this work soon, and we, of the 2
present generation, as well as those of future generations, will possess a g
source of interesting and important historical data.
This is the place to mention the names of the gentlemen who are at the head
of the Historical Society and vftio will supervise the publication of this
volume. They are S. J. Rosenblatt, president. Judge Harry M. Fisher, vice-
president, H. L. Meites, secretary, and Meyer Rosengard, financial secretary.
M. E. Greenebaum, the banker, is the treasurer.
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Because these gentlemen occupy x)ositions of prominence in the local community^
and because their undertaking is important, about one hundred and fifty of
the most prominent Jewish men and women ^f Chica^o/^ gathered at a banquet
at the Morrison Hotel last Thursday night# They resolved to carry out
Mr* Meites* plan immediately:
Mr* Meites had the assistance, in his research, of Mr* A. A. Friedlander, a i
man of Jewish as well as general education, an idealist, and a master of the 3
English language* Mr. Meites is a very capable writer; he has a thorough ^
knowledge of the printing technique and a fine taste for beautiful publi- it?
cations* V/e can rest assured that with their combined efforts the projected S
History of the Jews in Chicago will be a great work, and an ornament to .^
anybody's library* '
No collections are being made to cover the cost of publication* This work
is being publJLshed in a businesslike way* Subscriptions are being solicited*
The price of a subscription is neither more nor less than fifty dollars*
Anybody can get a copy of this book for fifty dollars* This price covers
only the cost of publication. If one had to pay for the work done before
publication, the book would cost more*
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^Thanks are due to Mr. H. L. Meites for the low cost of the book. For six
years, Mr. Meites has sacrificed his money, tirae, energy, and family to see
this thing through. Had he spent the energy and activity in some other field,
he would have been ^ateriall^ richer. Spiritual wealth, however, means
more to him and he has lived to see the day when the Jewish representatives
in the city have become interested in his work. This also means that he has
the good wishes of the entire community.
We wish him good luck and congratulate all those who realize the importance
of publishing this long-anticipated volume.
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BOOK REVTEitf: YOUR TEETH AND YOUR HEALOH, DR. ALBERT PARLIN, CHICAGO
by
Dr. A. Margolin
In almost every European language, there Is a popular literature dealing
with medical problems, and problems of hygiene. All scientific authorities
in the field of popular health are convinced that everyone of us can, with ^
the aid of preventative measures and so-called home remedies, better pro- ^:
tect himself against various diseases, than a physician can, after the body ^
has been attacked, as a result of carelessness. Our Jewish literature, un- ^
fortunately, has very few popularly vn:*itten medical books or books on hygiene. 2
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If we omitted Dr. Liber's periodical Our Health, which no longer appears, IC^
and Dr. Lande's well-known ^library'' dealing with sexual diseases and their ^
cu3?e, there is no book available in Yiddish, dealing with the problem of
the people's health.
Dr. A. Parlin's attempt to enlighten the Jewish masses in a short, popularly
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written brochure about the Important problem of dental diseases and oral
hygiene Is, therefore, a very Important and welcome contribution to Jewish
scientific literature, from the point of view of health and from a sociol-
ogical point of view.
Dr. Parlln discusses the chief causes of sick teeth, of their decay, of the
pain they cause, of the bad effects sick teeth have upon the entire body.
He describes briefly the anatomy of the teeth, and he demonstrates, using
illustrations, how the jxarasitic bacteria which arise and multiply in an
unclean mouth, destroy all the elements of the teeth, including the nerves;
In his brochure Your Teeth And Your Healthy the author expresses his opinion,
based upon experience and observation, that although the dental profession p;
has achieved remarkable progress in the field of curing and mending sick <J
teeth. It has done very little to eradicate dented diseases which are ruin- zg
Ing human health, and it has done very little to enlighten the masses in S.
the way to avoid dental diseases. co
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how they are carried by the digested food Into other healthy parts of
the body, how they weaken and sometimes paralyze the proper functioning
of those healthy parts of the body* The author shows many easy ways of
taking care of the teeth, which are a very important part of the body,
not only from an esthetic, but also from a functional, physiological
point of view, and tells us how to guard the mouth against disease.
The most remarkable part of the brochure is the chapter discussing the
statistics on dental diseases, drawn up by the/jpublic7schools. These
show, by actual figures, how the neglect of oral hygiene by school chil-
dren affects their intellectual capabilities and their educational pro-
gress. The author also proves that intellectually baclcward children
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Dr. Parlin has given a great deal of attention to the pathological con-
dition of the teeth during pregnancy, and their care^^^ring that period^. 3
He also discusses children's teeth and their development. This is an
Important social problem.
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become normal as soon as their teeth are properly attended to.
Dr. Parlin also points out the sad fact that the United States does not have
a sufficient number of dentists for such a large population; there is only
one dentist for every two thousand inhabitants, most of whom suffer from ^
dental disease and need dental treatment. ^'
The contents of the brochure Your Teeth And Your Health are arranged system-
atically and carefully. The language used is so simple and idiomatic that
even an ordinary reader will understand it easily. In a way, this book may
prove the best cure for an avera-:e person's dental trouble, because it will ^
convince him that the removal of tl::e causes of a sickness is of greater im-
portance than the curing of the sickness itself. V/e hope that the work of
Dr. Albert Parlin will gain the recognition of all Jev/ish organizations,
particularly of Je?/ish labor unions, who are concerned with the health of
their members.
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It Is very advisable that these unions should spread a great number of these
useful, popularly written scientific brochures among the Jewish masses.
They will save large sums of money paid out in sick benefits, because no ^
sickness prevents a worker from going to his job as often as a chronic ^
toothache, which robs him of his sleep, his appetite and his desire to work. ^
It would be still more desirable if our well-known /fest Side doctors would S
follow the admirable example set by Dr. Parlin, and would write similar 2
books on medicine in Yiddish for the people. This would help to remove many ^
of the evils of society.
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WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
forward J\ine 7f 1921
Introducing a new book* "In the Pogrom Days'* "by Sam Hoffman released recently
from press in which can be found Modern songs, with beautiful melodies,
pogrom pictures, declamations and memories of the children-years.
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Its contents reflect the entire tragedy of the Jewish race, the horrible events
of the Pogrom Says, illustrated by actual picttares, as though you would have
lived through it yourself. %ere .can be found in book 2 an interesting portrait
of a rabbi and shochet, of the city Lodzlnka, who lost their lives in a pogrom
and how they were loved in the city and by countrymen of the entire world* This
book is for the benefit of the pogrom victims*
Published by the "Labor World" printing company 1126 Blue Island Ave# and by
the author lUlO N* Irving Ave*
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TbfO IMPORTANT BOOKS FOR INTSLLEGaSMT MEN AND WOMfaM
by
Haim Malitz
(Advertisement) ^
Scriptures For Grod And Man — sermons and speeches for each weekly section of ^
the Pentateuch. A source of knowledge, wisdom, and wit, for rabbis, presidents,^
welfare workers, and especially for intelligent people who must or wish to ^
stemd before an audience and speak, and call forth recognition and admiration. ^
It is a book from vrhich you can le€u:n much for yoxirself and draw knowledge to
teach others. It is a marvelous work, beautifully printed and bound.
Price— $1.50
The Home And The Woman — a book written specifically in the interests of family
life, and dedicated to the women as the true martyrs that give their lives for
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hximanity, and do not receive enough recognition for their work. It is a
wonderful piece of work that should be found in every home. It comes magni-
ficently bound. Price — $1.50
Perpetuate your name through great works. The greatest wish of an intellegent
person is to perpetuate his or her name through great works, so that children P
and grandchildren may proudly point to it and say: "Here is printed my ^
father's or my mother's name in honor and glory." ^
3>
You can now attain this perpetuity at the following place and in the following
manner.
These two works will be definitely completed in the press and the bindary
about the first week in Elul ^ligust-Septembei/. And everyone that wi 11 sub-
scribe and pay for these books during the next fifteen days in Av /July-Augus^
will have his or her name perpetuated. For I shall print in the books the
names of all those subscribers who will send in their remittance before the
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fifteenth day of Av.
Whatever book you will subscribe to, in that book will you have your name ^
printed. If you subscribe to both books, your name will be printed in both 5
books. rri
Checks and money orders should be addressed to: C. Malitz, 285 Hewes Street,
Brooklyn, New York*
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(editorial) '-^^.
ITnen Ilr. llyinan ^^eitos, tiie printer, formulated xiis plans about five years
ago to ,.rint a histor;/ of Jev;ish leaders and Jev;isii activities in Ciiicago,
he had in mind a pure business unaertuking. nis calculation was that every
civic leader v;ho ./ants to see his acconiplishr.ients for the benefit of the
masses noted do;;n as a ..lemorial for future generatio:is, .;ould certainly en-
courage such an enterprise, i:e also figured tnat u. .history of Jev;s of Chicago
".;ould be of great interest to Jhica^:o Jev/s, .;ho ..ould love to possess such a
valuable boo :• ...r, ..eites, un^^er i.o circuiistances, could, xiave foreseen that
even before the woric .vas oronerl^,^ st .rted, thj unoertaizing .;ould out-'rov; hLa
ooth in significance ind purpose aiid tako on a different aspect.
This is e:::.ctly v;hat occurred noj; it xia" ened t/irough an event tiiat iiad abso-
lutely nothini^ to do ';;itn the enterprise.
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The event is t"ie ^reat celebration v/iiic.i the ^Late of Illinois is sponsoring
in honor o.' its century of existence as a ..;ei.ijer- state or tne united otates.
ihe century mark vjixl be reached this week, ror Lhe last several Months
much activity nas been Goi^i-o o^» Governor Lovjden appointed a Jentennial
Goinmission to suDervise the preparations for the :reat holiday, lhe State
Historical Society is also very acoive. ^elnian* this v;eeK and until the
end of October, t .ere ..i l1 be celebrations, expositions, spectacles, pro-
cessions, and county fairs in various parts of the ^tate in honor of the
tury jubilee of Illinois. Also the reoresentatives and leaders of the jnany
nationality /-rrouos/ of I].linois ..eca-ie :reatly interested in this under-
takin.j. -.ach one of t.ie::i tries dili ;ently to present b:ifore the vjorld the
part it ^;)layed in the uobuii-dia^, ox' t .e :reat otate of Illinois and to note
it do^.vn everlastin-^'ly in the for': of i^rinted viord, bronze r)lanues, statues,
etc
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;.o one o.; the Je7;s of I .linois responded, and apparently no one vjas inter-
ested to oarticipate in the celeoration. If the cc:iinr^ centennial
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celebration of Illinois ..oul.:. aave been ne :lected by tlie Jev/s, it v.ould have
oeen a douole injustice — an injustice on the part of Jevjs and an injustice
to JTev/s. ihe Jev/ish coM^iuniti-js in Illinois, consistin- aT:)Tiroxir.atelv of
about 300,030 souls, v/rio :.elped na}:e i.llinois /nat it is today, not only
deserve to be mentioned at this opportunity, but - re ooli :ed i*or the sar.e of
Jev/ish honor to participate equally .ith ail the other nationalities repre-
sented at the ceieoration, in order tnat the v;orld snould not t..ink that the
Jevjsjof_j:ilinoi3 for the last three /enerauions have contributed
as ^noty' to be v;orthv;hile raentionin.*.
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In the neantina, ..r. :.;eite3 continued v;ith his v;ork of ^reparin': a history
of Jewish activities in Ohica.::^o, :Ie interested several v/ell-to-do Jev/s,
organized a snail company, and produced rei.iarlcably clever ^'sariples' of items,
w.iich the history of Jev/s of Jhicaco snould contain. Under the capable
editorship of llv. Abraham a. rriedlander, several coraoositions 7;ere set up
about Jev7S and Jev/ish activities in Illinois, and the articles have an
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historical value, inainly in so far as Jewish comniunal life is concerned.
The ^at'iered material points to the economic, political, and cultural devel-
opment of the Jev/3 and their participation in professions, coirLfierce, and the
education of youth. The Material also describes t:ie role played by Jevjs in
the otate at an earlier date, as v/ell as durim-; t.ie tines of President
Lincoln.
So it turned out that iv.r. Leites and his company prepared unintentionally
all the necessary t^^in.-^s vjith which the Jews of Illinois can participate
in the centennial celebration without havin^: to be ashamed before the other
nationalities. On the contrary, ;vhen J-overnor Lowden saw the'^samples" of
the rlistory of JevJS of Illinois, v;nich ...r. L;eites presented to the
Genteimial Commission, he expressed .^^reat admiration and recorn.iended the
printing of a special parchment copy, wr.ich snould remain for the future
generations of the State. The Irish representatives becaiae envious and
imraediately organized a committee to issue a similar work about the Irish.
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Such was the laanner in v.hich tbe labors or the GhicarsO Jewish ilistori^cal
Society fitted in the I^llinois Centennial, but cit the saj.ie tine it /the
publicr..tion of the w'ork/ ceased to be a private enterprise, outf^rowini;
ur. I-eites* first olans and the plans of the snail conpany v/hich he under-
took for business' sake.
..e do not knov; v;hat zhe financird o )eration3 of the business are. Until
novj taere vjere possibly only ^^investments" and no nore. ..'hether there vdll
be anv orofits in the future vje do not know, .-e are not acauainted vjith
the financial prospects of the Chicago Jewish Iiistorical Society, .^e are
absolutely not in-oerested in it. ^ut v;hat does interest us is tnat the
enterprise should not be or remain a private unaertaking.
A beautiful volume, excellently edited, nicely printed v/ith notations about
Jev/ish State institutions, jith portraits of distin^r.uished Jev/s in the
State for the last three generations, is the handsomest contribution vjhich
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the Jevis of Illinois can laake to the otate's centennial celebration, but
only v/hen it is the enterprise of all tne Jewish people and not the under-
taking of an individual or a sitiall company v;hich does it for business'
sake only.
This should be tlie enterprise of representatives of the Jev/ish coriniunities
of Illinois and especially Ghicaf^o, v;:iere four-fifths of the entire Jev/ish
raQple of Illinois live.
If the undertaking is carried on as a private business, then it v/ill never
have the character of a contribution, at the present oojortune time, \vhich
should befit the honor of the 300,000 Jev;s in the State.
It seems to us that Chicago's orominent Jevjs should ^et to.^etlier with the
small company and make the necessary arrangements throu:i;h vj^iich the vvork
v/ill represent all uhe Jev/ish People at. the Illinois Centennial Celebration.
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Chicago Jewish Chronicle, August l8, 1933 •
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Abram ^
Dr» S» M. llelamed is busy putting the finishing touches to Spinoza and o\
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Buddha, the first of three volumes dealing with comparative nhilosoDhy, -^
written by the doctor, and which is being -published by the University of
Chicago Press • It is a rare distinction for a scholar to have a university
such as Chicago to publish a work of philosophy. .. • And we trust that
Chicagoans will take advantage of the opoortunity to give recognition to
one who has given of his best to this community*
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Daily Jevjjsh Courier, Aug. 28, 1915.
SCRIPTURS STORES R5TQLD FOR YOUNG ICTj\SL,BY DR. .^^^DEL SILBII^
Before us lie three volumes of biblical stories published in English -.nd
entitled, Scripture Stories, by Dr. IvCendel Silber. These biblical stories
were v.ritten by Dr. Silber especially for the Jev.ish -American youth in
order to acquaint them with the Book of Books and also to instill them v.ith
the Jewish spirit and Jewish sentiment.
Such books are very helpful to the j^oung Jev.lsh-American generation, -iid Dr.
Silber has done a splendid thing by contributing these stories as a gift to
young Jewish readers. Dr. Silber has done for young Jewish readers v.hat
Charles and Mary Lamb did for the broad English-speaking masses by their
popularization of Shakespeure's dramas. i-i»ior to the time of these two
wTiters y^harles and Llary Lamjb/ Shakespeare •s dramas were little kno'^n to
the broad masses. The intelligentsia read them, but to the broad masses
they were a sealed book. Charles and i^iary Lamb felt the need of retelling
Shakespeare's dramas to the people in a popular and simple style and their
work w^as crowned w.ith success. Hundreds of years after Shakespeare's death,
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the Snglish-speakinr^ masses have, throur;h Charles and ..lary Laiab*s stories,
begun to realize that so great a c^^i^^ ^^ Shakespeare lived at one time,
and they have be£:un to f^o to the theaters to see his immortal dramas enacted
on the stace. The critics of Gh^^rles and x^ary Lamb have richtfully desig-
nated then as "the discoverers of V/illiam Shakespeare".
Similar to the v;ork of Charles and Llary Lamb is the \.ork of Dr. oilber vho
retells the biblical stories for young Israel. He discovers the Bible for
them, and thereby awakens in them an interest in further Jewish studies.
These retold biblical stories v;ere ivritten by Dr. L;ilber in very simple and
attractive language, appealing to young readers.
Since the Bible cannot be studied without commentaries. Dr. Silber sprinkles
his narrations vjith cora.n.ents and logical morals so that the young readers may
learn, v.hen they read these stories, Jev/ish customs and lav/s and Jev/ish tra-
dition in general.
The great value of Dr. Silber' s Scripture Stories lies in the fact that they
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were v/rltten In a truly Jewish spirit and in harmony with Jewish tradition.
Obviously there have been many popular biblical stories written for children,
but they have been written either in the Catholic or in the Protestant spirit,
and when the Jewish child reads the latter, they have an iniquitous influence
upon his soul. Therefore Dr. S liber's books nov; occupy a niche among Jews
that has hitherto been empty. The book has already been published by the New
Orleans Jewish Ledger Publishing Company.
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Sinai Cong^^ Board of Directors^ Minutes, 2^29^16
The School Comm« was authorized to advance the money
needed to print Dr, Kohler^s Jewish Anthology*
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Sentinels Vol* 15-16, V/eek of Nov. 20, 1915, ?• 17
A new book, Leading W<»ien in Social Service « by Mrs • Oswald Stein has
Just been published* It is a manual of private Jewish philanthropic or-
ganizations of Chicago* A record of societies affiliated with the Asso-
ciated Jewish Charities will be included, as well as a classified list
of Chicago*s charitable orgeuiizations of various denominations*
According to the author, the aim of her book is principally to enable
those interested in social science to familicurize themselves with the
leading institutions in private benevolence cuid to spread information
with a view of educating the public mind*
The author is a graduate attorney of the Chicago Kent College of Law
and a capable writer* She has dedicated her book to Edna Bensinger
Pish in appreciation of her services to the Jewish community of Chicago^
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OUR OTOI ERCHANT IvL^RINE*
A Chicago Jewish merchant, Kr^ Benjainin J» Rosenthal, of the Central Realty
and Investment Company, has written a book, which has stirred great interest
in Chicago business circles • The name of the book isi The Need of the Hour
American Merchant lLarine»
In this book, which Mr* Rosenthal published at his ovm expense and is
distributing free of charge, the author states he is convinced of the
necessity for America to possess her own merchant marine, and especially
so at the present time* .Vhile the European countries are busily engaged
in war among themselves, now is the proper time for us to build ships.
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From the history of American Commerce, Llr. Rosenthal proves with facts,
that prior to the time, when ships of steel replaced v/ooden ones, the
United States Government transported its foreign and v/orld cozamerce in
her ov/n ships* But when ships of steel became the preference of merchants,
due to their greater security. Uncle Sam lost out. This situation be-
came especially acute in l856, when -England began to build big steel
ships* At that time the steel industry in the United States was in its
infancy, and America, therefore, was unable to undertake the building of
a merchant marine of steel* Due to this situation the business of
American ships suffered greatly* During the time of the Civil War and
in the early sixties, American trade and ships was reduced by over
27 per cent*
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Daily Jewish Couriert July 21, 1915»
Pointing out these facts, l£r« Rosenthal claims, that it is but natural
for history to repeat itself that while Europe is engaged in war,
America stands a chance to win back the big prize, which the foreign
nations wrested from her, during Civil v/ar days» If the American nation
is not going to take advantage of the oresent situation, she may never
have the opportunity to regain her lost commercial sea power, which she
possessed sixty years ago*
Our total tonnage at present is around one million, which does not include,
according to the author, the 475*000 tons, added through the Registry
Law, for the latter might be only temporary* England •s tonnage is
20 million; Germany has five million, and Norway, with a population the
same as that of Chicago, is proud to have twice the tonnage, that our
great nation possesses •
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The book points out also, that from the tiire of Cleveland, to that of
Wilson, every president has urged the nation to build her own merchant
marine^ Kr. Rosenthal claims, that in time of war, our navy will not
amount to much without a merchant marine.
Mr. Rosenthal believes, that the best method to enlarge America's merchant
marine has been brought to the attention of Congress, through a bill
introduced by Congressman Alexander. The bill suggests a bond issue of
30 million dollars, of which amount the United States government should
buy 51 P©r cent and the rest to be subscribed by the citizens at large.
The book is very interesting from the commercial standpoint and deserves
to be read by everyone #
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The Reform Advocate, Vol. Uy, Wk. of May 9, I91U. p.513.
Sajnuel Kaplan and Leon Stolz wrote the book and lyrics of "The Student
Superior," produced by the Blackfriars of the University of Chicago, The
music was written by Max Enelow, Lewis J» Pinks, and Earle H. Soulby.
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Mr. I. K. rriedman, author of By Bread Alone . and the Autobiography of a
Beggar, has written a play entitled Your Uncle Sam's Money ♦ which is to
produced this spring in Chicago.
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Ut. Jonah Spivak, associate editor of the Jewish Record, has made a ''^
dramatization of George Eliot's Daniel Deronda* Several Yiddish dramatic %
companies are contracting for the purchase of the play, and it will he
performed on the Jewish stage in the near future^
Ur« Spivak has also enriched Yiddish literature by a translation of Bacon's
Essays, and parts of Carlyle's Hero and Hero Worship »
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FROM TH3 EDITOR'S BOOK SHELF
Of the many books (Biblical and secular) which are sent to the editorial office,
we shall review the book entitled Children's Education Among Jews. We believe
that the question of rearing children in America is the most vital problem to-
day, and that it will remain a leading problem for a long time, until it is
solved in some way*
The environment by which we are limited is so unlike the environment in which
our parents lived when we were children, that we have absolutely no previous
example or precedent to follow /jhien we attempt to plan the education of our
childre^.
Jews, however, during the Exile period, have lived under all sorts of conditions
and have met with all sorts of adversities. While we may be unable to find a
precedent in the Immediate past, we are bound to find a situation in the remoter
past which will parallel that of today, and will serve as an example for our
generation.
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We have, therefore, read with a great deal of satisfaction the book Children^ s
Education Among Jews> This book is an historical work which attempts, accord- ^
ing to the preface, to compile various excellent essays and sayings dealing 5
with the education of Jewish children from the Babylonean Talmud, the Jerus- <=::
alem Talmud, rabbinical commentaries and other Jewish source books • Hie p
author. Reverend Uoses A« Levin, is a well-known educator; a former principal ^
of a Talmud Torah in Montreal; and, at present, a principal of a Chicago Talmud g
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The author candidly states in his Hebrew preface that he had purposely written en
his book in ^'Jargon'* (Yiddish) so that the ^'masses'* would be able to read it*
''If only one out of a hundred, after reading my book, will regret his foolish-
ness, devote himself, heart and soiil, to the rearing of his children, and guide
them in God's ways, I will consider myself amply rewarded," said the author in
the Hebrew /^retaco^.
Mr« Levin is of the opinion that Jewish children should study "Torah" ^^^ually
means Pentateuch; here meant to include all of human knowled^e/^* "* Torah* is
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such a renarkable study," says I.lr. Levin, "that the pursuit of it shoulu nover
be interrupted. It should be taught fron the cradle to the c^ave."
lifter readinr: the bool:, one must coiio to the conclusion that a father is obli- -^5
£*ated to teach his child ^Torah*. 'jTao father is only oblicateci to "teach" his ^
child; the acquisition ol' Icaov/ledr;e is another thine* ^^or throu£;l'iOut the entire C
book there is no indication as to the iietliods eiiBloyed in ancient tines. vVlien- ^
ever the author does find it necessar^^ to include an e::tract on educational ^
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methods used in the past, he quotes the statement in hebrev; — "in order tiiat the ^
*iaasses* should not r:=ad it and draw an^" ozzaiiples frora it." p
Throunhout the \;hole book, the eiiphasis is placed on "toaching the child
•Torah*"; but, after finishinc the book we are still confronted with the ini-
tial question: wliat is ^Torah*, and hov; shall it be tauGiit? .is an educator,
lir. Levin knows that every fatlior wants iiis son to study * To rah*; the difficulty
lies in the fact tiiat conditions haya changed so iiarkedly, tiiat i;e can not find
today one dozen Jei/s v;ho have the sane opinion as to \7hat *Torah* is. 'Torah*
is being taugiit at the ;;est oide Talr.iud To rah, the ohaarei Tliora Taliaud To rah,
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the Free Jewish School of the Home for the Aged, the National Radical School^
the Beth Sefer labanoth, etc« Should one pupil, however, transfer from one
school to another, he will soon find out the differences In the kinds of
*Torah* that are being taught. ••••
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Th» Beform Advocate, ¥teX. Ul.fk. of JtOy 1, I9II, PP. gyStST^. %
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Morris Salmonson has eonpleted 29 ytars as Uarriago Llconso Clork
of Ciook Cotuity. He had issued nearly h half-siillion marriage licenses* )kt^
Salmonsen is 60 years of age, and a native of Denmark.
He is the aathor of a namber of philosophical workers. !Cbe most ^ "^
noteworthy of these are "Among Jews'* and "From the Marriage License Window*.
He is alse the aathor of a three^act comedy published some years ago called
"We Mortals" .
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The Reform Advocate, Vol. 21, Wk* of May U, 1901, P#369#
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The following is a list of Jewish publication which have appeared here: ^
"Israelitische Temple Gesaenge ^ymnen" by Otto Loeb, in I876; a second <^
edition in ISSJ.
"D'rna - an Tilmedoo", by a Hebrew reader, Dr. B« Felsenthal, in 1826*
"Songs of Zion**, Soinrinir of Jewish Women's Congress» Alois Kaiser and
Eev* W# Sparger, in 1893* ^^ Habovits, Publisher*
"Sabbath School Bfermns", I#S. Moses t 189^*
•'Hebrew Primer", second edition, Aaron J# Messing.
"Torath Emeth", Catechism for Instruction in Mosaic Eeligion, third edition,
Aaron J. Messing*
Souvenir of the • Centennial Anniversary of the birth of Sir Moses Montefiore:
"A Hebrew Poem", H. Eliassoff, 1881^*
Dr. Kohler's "Jewish Header" for Sabbath Schools, which appeared in 1876#
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By the end of thie month there will "be ready a new ••Sahbath School c^
Hymnal" arranged by Dr. Moses and published by Block and Co., Chicago. The ^
hymnal will prove a great help to superintendents and teachers of Sabbath
schools. It contains, besides hymns for opening and closing school, a
large number of beautiful songs of a devotional character, songs for festi-
vals and seasons, songs of duty, six services and responsive readings, a
flower service, a national service, harvest service aiid Chanukah service.
In addition to all this, there is a fine selection of Hebrew responses that
will be welcomed by many congregational choirs.
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THE PHIL030P^-{Y OF A SAC-?:.
Our thoughts often revert to the ps^e^ md revered Jewish priest, Liebmann
adler, Chicpv^o pedagofrue, vrho recordeo his versatile experiences of a "benev-
olent life in his book, which is nov; oublished under the title, "Z'ena Ure'na.'*
We c?ll it "instructions, conduct, adinonitions, guide for vfomen and girls,"
but it is equally instructive to men and youths of all relir^ious beliefs.
(Published by his own firm, Liebnenn A^^ler, 41 3« 13th Street, Chic^p-o.)
What humanitarian wisdom, what noble sentiments pre contained in the t^-^o new
volumes of hi<=5 ^re^^t work. "Thy brother shall be enj^bled to live beside
thee!" How beautifully he describes the agricultural pursuits which Moses
advocates! Wha.t useful admonitions he gives to teachers and parents] Kow
ably he counteracts the present enervf->ting pessimism. How gladly he gives
recognition to everything which is great and frood in our present BF.e^ end
yet, how resolutely he rejects the fallacy, that insane belief about the
perfect v/isdom of modern science' Hov; eloquently he admonishes us to prac-
tice a form of reciprocal tolerance, and this despite his enthusiasm for his
ovm religion, yet, he tells us to have respect for the thoughts and senti-
ments of others! How convincin<=:lv he r)ersuades us to a.bide by and fulfill
our civic duties to the Republic, without becoming political mindedi
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In Moses, he shows us the exanrole of this sin.^rulFr man wiio unselfishly dedi-
cated himself to that one task, the elev tin^' of the masses. In Korah is
the percursor of an Alexander, Cf^espr, or Ilnpoleon, £Teat men hut endowed with
egotism, the force which broudit then to their eninence hy methods which they
used for the continuation of their power. Trickery, faithlessness, and blood-
shed brought them dire consequences, all similar to Korah, An end with terror.
In choosing Dr than and Abiram fs examoles, he depicts our present curious
attitude amon • the mediocritv. From all the chapters of the Books of Moses,
he v^ives us convincin{- thou-^ht-provoki nr compnriscn b-sed on historical in-
cidents anr* adds sagacious coun el.
His mildness precluded a. thou-Tht plliance ^-^ith the reformed Jewish incendiary
spirit of such men as David. "R^inhorn and Emil G-. Hirsch. Here also, he t-kes
recourse to Bible parables. He does not use Heine's sarcasm. Speaking?: of
the human nind: "Durinr antiquity only the giant nr- tural. bodies, the animal
form, was known, but not the •-^reat'^^r titanic nr tural forces. The greatest
admir?5tion which man evoked was the TDower of a Himrod which tears lions apart,
slau^-^hters bears, 9n6 vanouishos the orr.ron. The forces of npture rjroduced
fright and terror. They beloared to the demons." In our days the ancient
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bard T7culd select other er^anples for the glorification of man* He ^vo^ild
exclaim: "He ma.kes the wind to be his servant; he hitches him to his sail;
he enslaves the fire to perform ten-thousand tasks; his eyes, enlar^-ed, pene-
trate myriads of miles, see e>n6 analyze the sun; his mand measures the star's
course and wei-^h its bocy. He compels its rs^-^s to draw a permanent -nicture
of anythin-: he exposes to its li^ht. He discovered the natural force which
remained hidden for eons ajid terrorized the earth with its manifestations of
licThtr.in^ ajid thunder, and utilizes it no^^ to transmit his messa.?:es with a
speed alcin to thouf^ht. He maJces mountains jump f>nd rocks to burst asunder*
He builds comi*ortable roads throup-h eternal hills that reach into the clouds*
Before hir:i, the sea. and rivers flow baclcrrards* He compels a union of fire
and water to carry a load of a thousand camels over preci^dce and across
canyons from one land to another na.tion, £Lnd. doe? it with the speed, of wind.
How the tilery of !Iimrod, Hercules, and Sampson fadesl The strength of sinews
ajid bon'^^s, - how can it compare with the developed mentality of mankind of
the present century, which m^.de the forces of nature available and service-
able!"
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Jev/ish Advance, liovenber 8, 1878
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Mirages
- Henri Gersoni
This is the title cf a ncvel description cf iUierioaii Jewish Life, which
vri. II tefcin with the second vclune cf the Jev:ish Advance* These v/ho are interested
in the st^/'le cf the anther cf ''The Kaleidoscope^ , "The Thour;hts ^: Fancies'',
"The Diary cf a Superfluous Ilan", etc., etc., and nay desire to see the Fata
I.Ior2;3-na which the some author has created for them, will please send in t'lieir
subscrinticns.
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B, Avocational and Intellectual
2. Intellectual
e* Radio Programs and Cinema
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Forward, September 3f 19^^1»
Barbies Loop Tlierter - Monroe and Dearborn Stf^.
Stortin/^ tomorrow, September Uth - The ^rertest Jewish actor
Rudolnh Shildkraut
One of the most beautiful photonlnys of this century. A drama, in (^ scenes,
of the sufferings rJid endervors of the Jewish people of all times.
The Wanderin^^ Jew - or The Life of Doctor Theodore Hergel
A beautiful prolo^e with scenes of Jewish histoiy. The famous Jewish violin-
ist, Alexander Cominslri, and the well knovn lyric soprpno, Delia Bninswicl', will
sin^ Jewish folk-sonjP:s. Come with your frinily to see this frmous m.ovinj^
nicture.
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Crche3tr& Hall, Michigei: nea:' Adams St.
Beginriing Sunday, George Arliss, the en inent character actor in
Disraeli
Distaeli was one of the greatest Jewish heroes in history - and every man,
women, and child of Jewish faith rT:-ust see this picture.
All seats 50^, plus war tax.
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PALESTINE -. THS FIRST TEvE IIT .JffiRiCA
(Advertisement)
Moving Picture of Liberated Palestine in 5 reels will be shown Wednesday
evening, I^larch 9th, at eight PM at the Oakland Auditorium, Ashland Boulevard
and Van Bur en Street.
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Forward, March. 6, 1321
Gold Tlieatre
WAOLUf^OJ-^U^^^
Jews have seen Jevrish weddirigs and gentile weddings, tut they l:ave
never seen a Chinese wedding* They have that opportunity now at the Gold
Theatre, 5U1I W. Roosevelt Soad, where the Great aoring picture, "Wing
Tol", is oeir^ shown, in addition to the regular Gold program.
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HJSSIA'S CRIME AGAINST JEIVISE WOLMf
A, H. '.food's Great Dramatic Sensation
( Advert i sement )
The drama, "The Yellow Ticket, starring Fannie Ward, is being presented for
the first time as a movie. It will be shown today, tomorrow, and Friday,
matinee and evening. There will be music by our great s:7mphony orchestra
in Chicago's most beautiful theater, the Central Park Theater at Twelfth
Street near Central Park Avenue.
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LIOVING ?ICTURi5 FOR JZA'ISH CIIILDR2N
(Editorial)
From th9 annual report of a Jevdsh women *s council in Nev; York, v/a learn that
they present interesting Jewish biblical moving pictures to the children every
Sunday afternoon. Last year these pictures 7;ere presented regularly in the
Fulton Theatre.
This project, sponsored by Jewish v/omen in Nevj York for the past few years,
deserves our felicitations. It is through these activities that these xvomen
give the Jewish children an opportunity to acquire a deeper knowledge of Jewish
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history, to which they now devote merely a fev; hours per week. By attending
these movies, small children are drav/n closer to biblical times and are
carried away by their fantasy into Jev;ish spheres.
Particularly is this important here in America, where the Jewish child attends
the public schools, imbibing more or less glorious conceptions of Christian
legends. Thus the biblical moving picture idea is a remedial measure to
bring sentiments of the child in relation with Jev/ish legends.
The most significant feature of thase moving pictures is that they prevent the
child from attending the regular r.oving picture houses, which are poisonous
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to his body and soul. As we know, these places are constantly overcrowded, and
unsanitary. Sitting in such places, where there is a heterogeneous crowd the
child is apt to fall a victim to a disease. These moving picture places are
far more injurious to the child's mind than to his body. By going to the
movies, a three-year old child, v;ho can hardly talk, becomes familiar with
v7ords such as ^'boinb,'* and "shoot,'* words which fill him with noxious illusions.
And it is a long established fact that children's crimes have a great deal to
do with what they see in the movies. It is a scientific fact that children,
are strongly impressed by the things they come in contact with. They ape
everything they see, and if they witness a picture in which murder is "committed
before their eyes," it arouses their passion to do likev/ise.
If, however, good Jev;ish biblical pictures are shown to the children, like the
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one in vjhich Moses emancipates the Israelites from Ssyptian bondage and
leads them to the Proisiised Land, they v;ill lainic them.
There is still another injurious feature about the raoving pictures. In
Chicago, in some Jewish districts, pictures are shown vjhich expose the Jew
in a libelous manner. This impresses the youth to look upon their parents
as objects for derision*
It is therefore of the utmost importance that v/e establish special, well-
ventilated, and roomy places in Chicago, v;here biblical films may be shown
to Jewish children.
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Revyen, Dec, 27, 1913.
DAITISH FIIl^ ON NORTH AVEtJIJE
-Mr* Noel, ovmer of Queea Theatre, 2543 North Avenue, has had the bright
idea of importing films from Ole Olsen's Film Company in Copenhagen, which
are being enjoyed by a great many Danes every Monday afternoon and evening.
It is a genuine pleasure to sit in the theatre and recognize buildings, streets,
and landscapes, and see some of the foremost Danish exponents of this new ari.
Most of the films are of excellent quality, technically as well as artistically*
Next Monday **Bonds of Passion** will be presented, and the follov/ing week a
.picture will be shovm v/ith I^s. Betty Nansen, the Sarah Bernliardt of Scandi-
navia, in the leading role.
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Every Saturday afternoon a reading is given by the older children. They
read the works of Peretz, Sholom Alechem and Raisin,
Comrade Carson also explained that this year has seen more life and in-
tensity by the Parents' Association, thanks to the activities and loyalty
of Comrades Seidel, Neier, and Simkin.
The average of monthly tuitions paid last year was ^160, but this year
the average reached the sum of §185 a month*
Various cultural work is done in and around the school, and classes are
being conducted as usual.
Comrade Kaplan, teacher of the Douglas Park Viforkmen's Circle School, re-
ported that the school now has 110 children, who are divided into six
classes. All possess the proper knowledge, according to their division /^
in the classes: He also has nine pupils who graduated from the school, /q
and whom he is now instructing in social questions and problems. At vf
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JE^TISH
V;ORKLiEN»S CIRCLE SCHOOL DIRECTORS HSiiR INTERESTING REPORT OF THE
SCHOOLS IN CHICAGO
Comrade S. Holland, chairman of the Central School Committee, opened the
meeting, declaring that last week the term of the V/orkmen*s Circle Schools
in Chicago ended. On this occasion it was of interest to listen to re-
ports by teachers and principals.
Comrade Carson, teacher at the Northwest side school, reported as follows:
The school has 130 children, and is divided into six classes, from first
grade to graduating class. ^ group of children will graduate on the 15th
of February. To honor this occasion a special performance is to be present-
ed. On that evening tv/enty-five pupils from all the Workmen* s Circle Schools
will graduate, whence they will enter the Workmen's Circle High School. The
school also has a youth club, which meets every Sunday afternoon. The children
are preparing essays for an album, which will appear at the graduation concert
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Forward, Jan, 19, 1932.
Every Saturday afternoon a reading is given by the older children. They
read the v/orks of Peretz, Sholom Alechem and Raisin.
Comrade Carson also explained that this year has seen more life and in-
tensity by the Parents' Association, thanks to the activities and loyalty
of Comrades Seidel, Neier, and Simkin.
The average of monthly tuitions paid last year was $160, but this year
the average reached the sum of $186 a month.
Various cultural work is done in and around the school, and classes are
being conducted as usual.
Comrade Kaplan, teacher of the Douglas Park Viforkmen's Circle School, re-
ported that the school now has 110 children, who are divided into six
classes. All possess the proper knowledge, according to their division
in the classes: He also has nine pupils who graduated from the school,
and whom he is now instructing in social questions and problems. At
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the high school, he teaches twice a week, Sunday afternoon and Wednesday
evenings
The total monthly tuition amounts to $150. Last year it amounted to
$170 per month.
Comrade V/aldman, teacher of the Crawford School, which opened recently,
reported that there are ninety children in the school: 55?o are boys,
and 45;^, girls, between the ages of six and twelve. Half of the parents
are members of the Workmen's Circle. Entertainment was provided for
young and old when the school was opened. Tuition in the amount of #130
has been received so far.
The school, though recently opened, stands a good chance to double the
number of its pupils in the very near future.
Comrade Waldman also declared that Chicago in general and the Crawford
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neighborhood in particular is badly in need of a kindergarden school.
Comrade Barsley, teacher of two schools, in Albany Park and South Chicago,
reports that the work is very satisfactory. The South Chicago School is
in existence now over five years.
Upon the request of the parents of the Albany Park School, the latter was
converted into a daily school.
The meeting was brought to an end, and the school directors were enthusiastic
over the excellent work of the teachers and principals, as shown in their reports.
JEWISH
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Jewish Forward, Mar. 14, 1931*
JirnSH EDUCATION IN AKERIGA.
We are not merely concerned with our children's langusige. We are interested
in the language and culture among which we immigrants were brought up
in this country as well as in the old.
True, language serves as a means of communication, yet, this is a very
simple and primitive concept ion* •••The iB?)rovement , enrichment, and
beautifying of language is a necessity that comes with the development of
mankind*
The sole power to bring immigrants and their children to a more intimate
understanding is the Yiddish as spoken by the parents, not the pedantic
Yiddish as it is taught in the Jewish schools, which is strange, not
onJ.y to the American child but to the parents as well*
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Jewish Forward > Mar. 14, 1931*
What is ••the familiar mother tongue* that was spoken in Wilna or in
Minsk thirty or forty years ago? Can a language be kept dormant,
without going through modification? Can one recognize, as the correct
Russian, the language spoken by primitive farmers dwelling in remote villages?
And is the language used by more intelligent classes, or that of Tolstoy,
Pushkin, Dostoevski, Turgenev and other great writers not the language
of the Russians? Would it be justifiable to say that the best English
spoken in America was at the time of George Washington?
The same may be true with the Yiddish language. There was a time when
Yiddish was spoken only by the uneducated masses* They read very little
because very little was written in that language •
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Jewish Forward t liar. 14, 1931*
Tiddish consisted of a limited number of words, that served only as
a medium to carry on a simple conversation*
This dark period has long since passed* A group of Jewish writers such
as Ueindele Mocher Sfurim, Sholom Aleichem, Sholom Ash, Peretz and others,
writers of non-fiction, literature, and daily newspapers, not only im-
proved our vocabulary but enriched and beautified it* Even the average
person who had not read the above-mentioned authors, was indirectly
influenced by those who read their works and his vocabulary became
more extensive*
In other words, Yiddish is not any longer the language in which our grand'
mothers carried on their conversations 40 or 50 years ago*
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Jewish Forward t Mar. 14, 1931*
When I read Comrade Cohan's article in the issue of Mar. 7> I was
astonished at how little he knows about the Yiddish studies taught in
our schools. He probably received his information about our schools
from anecdotes written by our opponents.
I have had occasion to visit these schools frequently, but I have not
noticed that the teachers insist on the use of 100 per cent pure Yiddish
in place of English words that have crept into the language and become
part of it.
We do have some teachers in our school system who are pure Yiddishists,
but even they are not overdoing it.
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Jewish Forward, Liar. 14, 1931 •
Social and school workers like to have some fun and so they exaggerate
all this and have built up anecdotes at the expense of the teachers • But
if you think these stories have anything to do with our schools or
reflect its spirit you are grossly mistaken*
In the Workmen's Circle schools, we teach the language of Reizen, of Ash,
Sholom Aleichem, etc* We are conducting a school movement among our
children in this country, not because we are convinced that we will
be able to force upon them the Jewish language - we don't want our
children to give up English as their daily tongue and to talk only
Yiddish*
There are many Jewish homes where Yiddish is ridiculed by the youth* That
is because we have never tried to teach our children to love and respect
their parents* language and culture*
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Jewish Forward t Mar. 14, l^"^!.
I am not sure that the children who attend the universal Jewish schools,
the Sholom Aleichem public schools, or the ¥orkinen*s Circle schools will
be able to learn to talk their parents* tongue fluently*
But I am convinced that they respect the literature, language, and
culture of their parents* In this respect our schools are accomplishing
a great thing, which plays an importemt role in the relationship between
immigrants and their children.
liTm^ Cohan made the accusation that we are forcing our children to attend
these schools. If this argument is valid, then the laws of the country
could not make us send children to public schools at theoge of six.
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He must realize that perpetual struggle between mothers and children
who must be forced to stay home and prepare home work* The majority of
students attending our 7/orkmen's Circle schools take a profound interest
in their studies* Since a universal school inovement started in America,
the Hebrew schools have added Tiddish to their program* Many Hebrew
schools are even using the same text books that we use* These schools
had only one task before, to teach the child to recite the prayers of mourn-
ing and the confirmation speech* That was expected of the teacher and
the child*
They taught the children in the dormant Hebrew language* Since times
have cheinged they have introduced the once forbidden Yiddish language
aa a major subject in their curricula ^^
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Jewish Forward, liar. 14, 1931.
In his articles and talks, Mr* Cohan mentions the fact that "We Must
Americanize Ourselves. •• What does he mean by the word "Americanize?**
When our children attend a V/orkmen's Circle school are they not Americanized?
And lAien they loiter near a candy store and hum popular jazz songs are
they then Americanized?
We do not have to worry about the Americanization of our children* »7e
often think that our children are too much Americanized *- that the cheapest
element of American life is adopted more readily by Jewish immigrant
children than by the descendsmts of the Mayflower*
In our schools we are also Americanizing the children* *ie teach them to
love the America of Debs and Lincoln <- the America of idealism*
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fe orgemized the Workmen's Circle Youth Leagues • The largest number of
children in the Young Circle League are graduates of the //orkmen's
Circle schools, and are considered the cream of the crop*
This league, not long ago, had a conference and Mr. Cohan was the guest
speaker^ They greeted him with a familiar Jewish tune, and he was sur-
prised to learn that this youth knows and understands Yiddish*
There are homes in which parents try to speak an awkward English. Their
children are ashamed of their parents, and in many cases despise them for
not being able to express their thoughts properly. However, the same
children behave differently when Papa or Mama talks to them in Yiddish*
No doubt American children have more respect for their parents when they
speak good Jewish than when they speak in broken English*
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Jewish Forward, Mar. 14, 1931 •
We Yiddishlsts have another good reason for teaching our children Yiddish.
ITe want the Yiddish language to continue to grow and become enriched and
beautified to the greatest extent •
We cannot take it nonchalantly, for if we sit and wait and hope, very
soon we will cease to exist altogether. ....The Forward and Mr. Cohan, as
its editor, have helped considerably in the development of the Jewish
Isunguage, literature, and Jewish text books in America.
On the other hand the Forward was a big handicap in the life of the
immigrants, as it held us back from becoming Americanized*
Then why should we fight the i/orkmen^s Circle schools and not the Jewish
press?
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In our school system at present, we have from 8,000 to 9fOOO people who
are sacrificing their lives for a worthwhile cause. These are the
mora intelligent classes of people* They read newspapers and books
in Yiddish as well as in English. They lead a higher sort of spiritual
life. They adhere to ideals. Our labor lyceums and our school centers
are filled with such idealists*
These people feel hurt when one criticises their work without having
much knowledge in this matter. Some people are not bothering to
become familiar with the topic. Theories are created from jokes and
anecdotes^ I agree with Comrade Cohan, that the question of Yiddish edu-
cation should not be treated lightly. Ub Yiddishists have discussed
it in newspapers and magazines from all sides and angles.
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Jewish forward. Mar, 14, 1931 •
The socialist movement here in America has built, for the Yiddish children,
Sunday schools which have decayed because neither the parents nor the
children were enthusiastic about them. V/ith the ^Vorkmen's Circle schools
it is quite the opposite* The children who are attending these schools
are intelligent* They gain a much wider knowledge and are able to com-
prehend more readily in the English schools* Here we teach them the history
of the Jews, the history of their parents* struggles in Europe and also
in America*
These parents are the builders smd founders of our modern school system
in America****
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The Reform ^-^dvocatet January 10, 1931. ^
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ZICuISTS ANNOUNCE INTEI ESTING CCURlE ON ZIONISM ^
A course of lectures has been arranged by the Chicago l^ionist Org^inization,
Senior and Junior Hadassah, and, Avukah, under the auspices of the College
of Je.iish Studies.
The course will be .ivided into thre cycles. The first cycle dealing v/ith
the history of ^ionismj the second vdth the theory of Zionismj and the
third vdth Palestine. The program is as follows:
CYCLE !• History of Zionism, January 22, - The awakening of Jevdsh
National Consciousness - Dr« Leo L. Honor. January 22,
Zionist xi.ctivity Prior to the Balfour Declaration - Dr.
Felix A. Levi. February S% Zionism since the Balfour
ijeclaration - Dr. A. L. Sachar*
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CYCLE 2.
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CYCLE 3
Theories of Z^ionism - February 12 - Political Cultural and ':^,
Economic Zionism - Rabbi Llax Kadushin* February 19 - Philo- '^
sophic and Religious aspects of l-ionism« Dr. Ivleyer Vfaxman.
February 26, - The Philosophy and program of the Labor
Factions - Dr* Eliezer Rieger»
Palestine - Larch 5, The Land of its possibilities - Dr.
Alexander K. Dushkin. March 12 - Jev/s and .vrabs, Dr. Eliezer
Rieger. Larch 19 - The Mandatory power and the League of
Nations - Dr. V/illiam Halperin - March 26, Jev.lsh achieve-
ments in Palestine, Rabbi Solomon Goldman.
The first lecture v/ill tuke place on Thursday, January 22, at 8:15 p.m. at
the Covenant Club, 10 N. Dearborn Street. People may enroll for the entire
course $2.00, or for any one cycle $1.00, or for a single lecture %.3^.
Tickets may be purchased at the office of the College of Jev/ish Studies,
30 N. Dearborn otreet, Randolph l824f or at the office of the Zionist organi-
zation and Hadassah Club Rooms^
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Chicr.go Hebrevy Instit-ute Observer, Deember 5, 1529*
JEWISH BOARj; 0? ii^DUGATIOi; OmAlJZib SXTHlIfSIOK KIOH SCEOOL AT INSTITUTE.
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The cooperrtlon betv^een the Jewish Peor^le's Institute end the Jewish Board 4
of Education hps resulted in the establishment of yet pjnother Jewish educa- 3
tional problem r.t the Institute, in the form of ?n e3!:tension Hi^h Scho -1
which will meet every I.^ondpy ?nd V/ednesdry everjin^s in the Shelley pnd
Browning rooms. The purpose of this new school will be to sur)-olement the
Jewish knowledge of the high school boy ?nd girl who h?^s brought to e. hr.lt
the Jewish training of his youth. Under c?.ppble, ^--ell-trpined ter.chers,
the following subjects will be taught: Jewish Eistor?,^, from the earliest
to modern times; Jewish Literature in a gener??l survey; Modem Jewish Life;
end Hebrew, These four courses together comnrise a Jewish bf^ckground that
will serve every Jewish boy rnd girl in whatever Jevdsh situation he may
find himself.
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The Chicago Jewish Chronicle^ Volume 13 • 'Vk. of October 25, 1929, p. !•
On November 3f the Hebrev;- Theological ^olle^^e will lay the coner stone of
its new library, which will be erected to the north of the present building
at Dougl'^3 31vd <Sc St. Louis Avenue. The building will cost over $200, DOG*
It will house one of the finest collections of Judaica and Kebraica in the
country.
The new building will also furnish needed classroom space for the pre-
paratory and elementary classes of the college.
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Chicago Hebrew Institute Observer, Octoler 24,1929*
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Herzliah Hebrew School Graduates 25 Students^ r
The Herzliah Hebrew school graduation exercises for the year were held at o
the Institute Theater last Sunday Eveningt October, 27# The proceedings .^,
were all held in Hebrew. The children all contributing equally intheir parts '^^
in that language together with their teachers and principal, Mr» Morris Lie-
bman»
Twenty-five children were graduated on this occasion and will now continue
with their work at the Central Hebrew High School. The large audience of
parents and friends were highly elated with the fine proH;r8in presented on this
occasion and to the children, of course, it is bound to represent a milestone
in their careers*
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?he C'.unduy Je.vish Courier, ?ebruary 3» 19^3
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Lovers of the Habro.v lun^,aB'',e ./ill "be >^Iad to le-.m, that the Colle^^e of
Jewish Stucles hus arr.nroG for u cour^^e of It^cturos iii ':ocial ^'sycliolo-y
to be o^ve-r in Hebrew. The lecturer, Tr. i^.. 3. aldstoin, has just ccmplctcd
v.-ork on that subject and v.ill devote his first series of four 1 -Ctures to
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the elements of this science
Thes:^ 'lectures v/ill be ;j,iven at the Jewish ieopl^^'s Institute, 3500 '^'ouglas
Boulevard, on Londay evenings. ^2bx^ first lecture is to be yven I.!ondM.y,
Pcbru'-ry 20th, anc th^.- others .;ill follov; on the three subsequent '.londays.
A fee of vl.OO oayt^ble in advance, v;ill be charr.ed for the entire series.
Registration is oo^n nov; ut th*- College of Jewish .studies, 13 0 ::el('en 't.,
or at the Je./ish People's Institute*
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The Cunday Jev/iv-^>K Courier , February ^j^ 19-^«
Pecently S'^.-veral efforts have been m*-.^de to or?^ nize the v.riouo iuburofit^d
in proHiotinr; tho: Hebrov/ laar^uu^e and culture* "^he Colle^p i^ uoliv^ its chare
bv tr'^ininc tiboat one hundred auuits in the lui:."UM;:e an^^- liter, wuro of oar
3eojlc» It i.'- expected, that this ne.v ut^empt t\t offerin[_, courses of Gocul-r
interest in Ilehrew, v.ill at.truct p11 tli'; lover of our ancit-nt ton^uo, and
thus helo jtrc. ti, the/, the activities of the vi.riouL. Hebrew irpeakin\ t^luhti.
The ex^iot to .'ic
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firbt four 1-ctures will he v.nnoaiio- shortly^
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The Daily Jewish Gourier^ September 15, 192? •
UNIVERSITY R3GISTR TIOM IN IiE3R:i:i7 AInID JEJISH COURSES OPEN '^
The University of Chicago is now acceptinf? registrants for fourteen courses
being given during the coming year in Hebrew and Jewish fields, - Contem-
porary Jewish Problems; Jewish Folkways and Institutions; Intermediate and
Elementary Hebrew; the Jewish Diaspora; Hebrew and Jewish History; Biblical
Literature; Methods of Teaching in Jewish Religious Schools, and Problems
in American Jewish Education, among other subjects.
These courses are being given at the University College in the Lake View
Building and also on the campus. The orofessors presenting them are all
members of the faculty of the College of Jewish Studies. Doctors Alexander
Dushkin, Isadore Keyfitz and Abraham J. Levy and S. Golub. This reflects
high credit upon the Board of Jewish Education, which has chosen for Chicago
the best teachers obtainable. The Autumn Quarter at the University begins'
October 1»
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Courier. August 28, 1927. ^
HEBREW TliEOLOGICAL COLL"^C-E TO ORDAIN RABr^S. 'r-
On August 27, 1927, the second graduation exercises of the Rabbinical Depart- ■•
ment of the Hebrew Theological College of Chicego will take place. The occa-
sion is auspicious for the entire Midclewest as it indicates that the Hebrew
Theological College is rapidly becoming a vital source of traditional Judaism,
and it is already firmly established as the Torah Center of the V^est. It is
an indication that the Hebrew Theolog^ical College is continuing to bear fruit
and supplies the communities of the Central and Western parts of the United
States with capable spiritual leaders, men who can carry the message of the
Torah to the American Jew.
With this graduation traditional Judaism will be enriched with an infusion of
new strength and fresh spirit, and added impetus will be given to the move-
ment of bringing the Jewish^ youth back to the traditional hold. The graduation
will take place at the Anshe Sholom Congregation, Independence Blvd. and Polk
St.
There are nine candidates for the Rabbinical Degree, including P. J. Bender,
Gerstein, Meisel, H. Miller, Notis, M. Rissman, H. Shambam, H. Shapiro, and
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All of them are American young men and have attended American colleges* They
have all received an adequate training to enable them to fulfill efficiently
their duties in the respective communities to whose leadership they shall he
called^ The graduation is especially significant in that it "betokens the
rise of an American-trained Hahhinate. It shows that American traditional
Jewry has become self-supporting^ that it can create its own leaders end is
no longer dependent on foreign centers of Torah. Moreover, it indicates that
traditional Judaism is again coming into its own and that it shall surely tri-
umph in the near future. All traditionally-minded Jews will certainly per-
ceive in the forth-coming graduation a symbol of the religious revival that
is taking olace in American traditional Jewry, and a symbol of the healthy
growth and spread of traditional Judaism that is one of the miracles of our
time*
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Chica-go Hetrew Institute Olpserver, Dec. 21, I926.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO INSTITUTES CCUH3ES IK JEIVISH EDUCATIOIT.
The university college of the University of Chicpgo in coor>erption with
the College of Jewish Studies has instituted a series of courses in Jew-
ish education. These courses are designed primarily for those who are to
teach in Jewish religious schools and who engage in social service. Regis-
tration of students for the l?7inter quarter will "be OT)en until December 3I,
1926, and further details may he obtained hy application at the university
college office or at the office of the College of Jewish Studies, IBOO Sel-
den street.
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The Reform Advocate. Volume 72; V/eek of December 18* 1926 Page 643, £,
Beginning with the winter quarter, the University of Chicego will institute £
a series of courses in Jewish Education at the request of the College of Jew-^>i
ish Studies*
These courses will be open to all qualified students, but they are designed
prim'^rily for those who are to teach in Jewish religious schools and who
intend to engage in social service* Most of the courses will be conducted
i"n the evening on the University Campus and at the downtown quarters of the
University College*
The faculty is appointed from the teaching staff of the College of Jewish
Studies* Included in the curriculum are:- Biblical History and Literature,
Modern Hebrew, Methods of Teaching in Jewish Religious Schools, and Jewish •
PolkwQvs and Institutions*
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An outline of the oourses to be inoluded in the department of oultural
studies is hereirith presented:
Literature* Course in the history of English literature from the early
beginning through the ElizabethflUi Age* This oourse will inolude parti-
oularly a study of Chauoer and SicUcespeare; sixty sessions*
History of English literature* from the Puritan Age to the Modern Period*
Speoial emphasis on the study of Byron* Keats t Shelley* and the oontem*
porary drcu&atists; sixty sessions*
Contemporary literature* A speoial oourse of leotures* disoussions and
readings in oontemporary literature* English and ilmerioan works will be
the basis, with some attention to the continental schools* The background
of our contemporary writers and their works will be emphasized* Poetry,
fiction, drcuna, and art will feature the calendar of the course in con-
temporary literature* Class sessions weekly on Sunday evenings; twenty
sessions*
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Chioago Hebrew Institute Observer # Bfay lit 1926# -
French !• Course in elementary Frenoh is being offered under the in* ^
struotion of one who has studied and traveled in Franoe; sixty sessions*
Soienoe* The Essentials of Ifodem Physios I« A study of the elements of
the soienoe of physios* Discusses the why and wherefore of meohaniost
foroOf motiont maohinest heatt etc*; sixty sessions of double periodst
including individual work in the laboratory*
Principles of Chemistry I* Study of the eleaients in nature coid of the
human body; the action of the air; gases and their measurementSt the
composition of watert the atomic euid molecular theoriest the composition
of various chemicals t etc* Sixty sessions of double periods • individual
work in the laboratory*
Botcuiy I« S|.udy of the origin of plant life, veurious forms of plant life*
Study of specimens of plants and flowers* Weekly field trip to Forest
Preserves, Botanical Gardenst etc*; eighty-four sessions*
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Physiology !• A study of the struoture of the human bodyt Its funotionst
ctnd the prinoiples of hygiene in the home eind the oommunity; sixty sessions*
The History of Greek Civilization* The anoient East and its oivilizations;
art» literature* philosophy and oulture of fluioient Greeoe; sixty sessions*
The History of Uedieyal Times !• A study of the deoline of the Roman
Ekapire* the rise of the Papaoyt oonfliot betireen ohuroh emd state* Feudal*
isn^ the Renaissanoet the Protestant Reformation* the Rise of New Powers;
sixty sessions*
The History of Ifoderb Times II* Wars and revolutions * the rise of modern
states, the break-»up of feudal institutions, the Age of Soienee and Dis-
oovery, the Prenoh Revolution, the Napoleonio Era, the Industrial Revolu-
tion, the Revolution of 1846, the Rise of Modern Nationalism, eoonomio
expansion, world's oonfliots, modern sooial movements. World's War; sixty
sessions*
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Settlement of the Atlantic seaboard* the Amerloan Revolutlont the organ-
Ization of the Federal 6ovemment» national expcmsiont eto«; sixty sessions*
Civics !• An elementetry oourse in the principles of the American govern-
ment; ccnmunity life and problemst introductory to more advanced courses
in the organization euid functions of federal t state and city governments #
and the study of social life and institutions; sixty sessions*
This is eui age of science emd invention* It is an age of learning and
specialization* The papers write about the theory of relativityt the
principles of synthetic chemistry* quantitative measurements in economicst
business cycles* It is becoming increasingly difficult to folloir even
the newspapers intelligently without some grounding in the elements of
sciencct history and literature* Here is an opportunity to get at these
things from the bottom up* A mastery of elementary principles is essential
to an understanding of the more advanced theories*
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One of these speoial study oleusses that has been very suooassful and <^
has interested a rather large group of intelligent young men and young
women is the course in Conteaporary Literaturet 1890-19259 given every
Sunday evening during the winter semester* The subject is presented by
means of lectures and discussions* liLmeographed outlines of the subject
to be discussed are distributed* An informal social hour concludes the
meeting* The following is an outline of the work:
I* Introduction* Background* The Receding Giants: Iferedith, Swinburne«
Henry James » Mark IWain, Thomas Hardy and the philosophy of fatalisms
Pess, Jude, The Return of the Native*
II. Samuel Butler* satire, audacityt paradox, common sense, humor,
epigram, influence on G* B* Shaw and Gilbert Cannon. The Way of All Flesh;
The Notebooks; Erewhon*
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III« Oaoar Wilde and the Ninetiea; Pin de Sleollame; Deoadenoet Die
Nineties in i)jaarloa, Wilde's Pioture of Dorian Gray; Beerbohms'
Zuleika Dobson; Uorrison's Tales of Mean Streets; The Savoy # the
Yelloir Book#
IV* Moyenents* (a) Poetry: J^n Davidson; Franois Thompson; Lionel
Johnson; the Catholio Movements; YeatSt Bridgest The Shropshire Lad»
(b) Art: Aubrey Beardsley* (o) Drama: Wilde; Jones; Pinero; Sutro;
Synge; early &• B# Shaw*
V# Die influenoe of the Nineties* Theory of naturedism* Symbolism*
Sooialism in Shaw; Dandyism in Max Beerbohm; Imperialism in Kipling;
Optimism in R« L« Steyenson; Naturalism in Man^am and Dreiser;
Romanticism in Steyenson and his followers*
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VI • William Henry Hudson: The vitality of Romantioisoif naturOf style* §
Green Mansions > El Hoabre>
VII« Joseph Conrad: The Polish sailor wno appreoiated life in piotures
of exquisite form cmd proportion* The oareful artist who thought in
French and wrote in English • The world as a spectacle* Influence of
Flanbertt Dostoiensky* Youths Lord Jim* Nostromo* etc*
VIII« Bexmettt Wells and Galsworthy c. (a) Wplls: Scientifically trained
liberal* The journalist in literature* Throagh Science to Socialismt
to aristocracyy to utopianism* Tone Bungay* Resettrch Magnificent* Hew
Machiavelli, Outline of History* (b) Bennett: The solidarity of the
English Middle Classes, The Old Wives Tales* (c) Galsworthy, novelist,
dramatist, essajrist, poet, stylist. The Forsvthe Saga* Justice*
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IX« Dreiser: Naturalism and its Amerioan predeoessorst Crane t Pieroet
Uorris; influenoe» problems t pessimismt rank; The Genias^ Criticism
in Amerioa* European Naturalism* Hamson«
X« Willa Cather* Epics of women and s(»ie men* Compare her treatment of
the IfiLddle West with that of Hamlin 6arland» and her attitude and style
with that of Edith Wharton* The note of poignant regret: Optima dies
prima fucit* Compare with Sheila Raye Smith* 0^ Pioneers* The Song of the
lark* My Antonia» The Lost Lady* The Professor's House*
XI* H* D* Lawrence and Sherwood Anderson* Psychology and sex* Psycho-
analysis and literature* The maturity of the American novel* Psycho-
logical naturalism* Lawrence: Sons and Love« Women in Love; Anderson:
Winesburgt Ohio; The Triumph of the Egg* Heroes and Men*
XII* The New Romance » James Branch Cabell t Robert Nathant Don Byrnov
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Joseph Hergesheiner* Cabell: Romantio realistf the eoonoiftic theory of
literature* Cream of the Jest# Jurgen, Figures of Earth» Hergesheimers
A sophistioated romantic t half artist t half ohaxlatan* Three Black
Bennys , Unda Condon >
XIII • The new poetry • 191Z. Foe try > a magazine of yerse* Ezra Pound,
Pes Imagistes: free verse* French influence* Spoon River Anthology#
XIV. A survey of contemporary American poetry* Frost and Robinson*
New Ehglandf Sandburg and Undisay; Chicago, Edna milay and Elinore
WyliCf heart and mind* F* S* Eliot and E« S* Commings; new writers*
XV« Recent tendencies in the American theatre* The little theatre*
Foreign influences* Susan Glaspell, Eugene 0*Neillf Realism and
Naturalism*
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XVI* The new biography* Essasriste and belles lettres* Lytton Straohey,
Queen Vlotorla. Eminent Victorian*
XVII* The literature of insurgenoy* Floyd Dell« Main Street* Miss
Lulu Bett* Ben Ifooht: Bodenheia, 1920* Aldous Huxley's Antio Hay*
European oorollariest Rollcuidf Hauptman, Strindbergt Ibsen*
XVIII* The Irish movement* Celticism, (a) Poetry: TeatSt A* E* eind
Stephens; (b) Drama: SyngCf Yeatst Colum, Lady Gregory, Drinscmy*
(c) Fiction: Moore Stephens*
XIX* IrelaJid in the world, Joycct Ulysses*
XX* General resume of course* A glimpse Into the future*
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A l)oard of trustees has heen appointed for the training school of- Jewish -^
social work, an organization which trains and prepares social workers for g.
Jewish agencies throughout the country. Julius Rosenwald has "been chosen 't^
chairman and M. J. Karps of Chicago, the director. . t^
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GWOD MORimiGl
by
Dr. 3. M. Melamed
There are in Chicago only tvjenty-four Talnud Torahs to take care of forty-five ^
thousand Jewish children. Only ten or tv/elve out of the twenty-four can be ^
considered real educational institutions— the others are small cheders, which [z
cannot acoomfiiodate more than one hundre<l students and quite often not even —
tliat many. Chicago needs, to take proper care of its forty-five thousand ^
Jewish children, at least one hundred Talmud Torahs, each one capable of --
attendin{^ to three or five hundred children. You can readily see that Chicago ^
is brini::ini5 up a generation of ignoramuses, because instead of one hundred
good Talmud Torahs we have only ten good ones and the rest are of poor quality.
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GOOD MORMINGI
Dr# S# M* Melamed
This is a plain notice to the rabbis and synagogue presidents of Chicago,
Nobody will reopen the Moses Montefiore Talmud Torah if it should be closed*
The responsibility for the existence of the Talmud Torah lies upon the rabbis
and synagogue presidents of Chicago. They can bid good-by to the Moses
Montefiore Talmud Torah if they do not raise immediately an emergency fund
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The Moses Montefiore Talmud Torah, in which more than a thousand children
receive a Jewish education, will be closed if Mr, Leizerowich, the president
of the institution, is not able to pay to the teachers the back pay due them
for many months of work in the past sQnester. The condition of the teachers S
is very tragic and shameful. The condition of the Talmud Torah is a shame to
the Jev/ish community of Chicago.
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of a few thousand dollars to pay the poor teachers* No president of a Vlest
Side synagogue will be able to evade his responsibility and his guilt if the
Moses Montefiore Talmud Torah should now be closed. I mean you, Messrs.
Joseph VJeil, Morris Salk, Jacob Cohen, and the presidents of the other big
synagogues. Well, what do you expect to do?
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Upon today's conference, to be held at t:ie palnier House by rr^any prominent <-^
citizens — a conference that has been called by well-known public workers— 3
depends the future of the only intellectual institution which the Jev/s of
Chicago h^ive created, the Jewish Theolo[:ical College^ The i\ofcrru Jevrs have
not done -Jinythine, in the field of intellectual life or the Jev7r3^ of Ghica(-o,
Their activity /has beenT" and is even novi linJted to philanthrory^ That the
Orthodox Jews have built such an Institution -xs the Jewish Thecloeical
Colle^o is a sign of aivakening. The fUwUre of sucri an institution depends
upon its foundation. If it is put at the very becinnlrrf upon a solid
financiril foundation, then it can and it will develon into a ereat
institution, if its financial foundation is not :^ healthy one, 't vvill
never becoi:;e vmat it should becone, bociuse it v^ill. share tne fate of art
— it wijl bee, it will 9lv;ays be in financial difficulties, and it vdll never
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perrilt its leaders to get rid of material v/orries. iie do not have too ir-ejiy
public workers in Chicafto. if the snail c^oup of Jev/s which is interested
in the Jev/ifrh Theolo::ical College and wiich devotes itself to its problems
should always have material v;orrics, then this c^roup will soon either ^^et
tired and v/ithdraw from worl: or it v;il] becone so absorbed in financial
matters that it will not have the time and opportunity to devote itself
to the spiritual prohleias of tl^e institution. It is self-evident that
everything m.ust be done not to let such a situation arise.
This institution is now entering the third year of its existence. During
the first two years it v;as something nev/ to Ghica^TO. The Jews reacted to
it as toward a novelty, but now it ceases to be a novelty, ±he jubilation
ijy over iril new everyday life begins. The moneys v/aicn were r_-iis3a for
the institution during the first two years of its e:>:istence cam^iot be
raised during the third year. '.»e m.ust cease to depend upon miracles and
good luck. The institution m.ust have a steady and regular incoine to be
free from material worries. This is possible if there could be found in
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Chicago a thousand Jews, each willinr; to make a yearly contribution of ^
tv7enty-f ive dollars to the institution. The existence of the institution ^
could be assured with these twenty-five thousand dollars and other incoine that ^^
it has. S
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Vie hope that most of the Jews v/hc have received the invitation to come to today's ^
conference at the Palner iiouse will accept the invitation, ihev are not ^
beinc asked for money; t-ieir advice to and (i^ood will tovvard the institution
is v/anted. \ie v/ant them to help oolve the financial problems of the
institution new, so as not to have v/crrj es tomorrow, iji institution like
the Jewish Theological College, having '^n annual budget of eifrhty thousand
dollars, must not find itself in financial difficulties if it is to be as
effective as it should be. If it will be put today upon a solid foimdation,
it will grow to an unexpected, undreamed-of degree. It will be the only
Torah institution in the world fr^ie from any materia] worries. Come today
to the conference and do your duty to the Torah and Jewish studies in
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GOOD MORKINGI
by
Dr. S. M, Melamed
There will be a conference tcmorrov; — at the Jewish Theological College — of
all synagogue presidents of Chicago to consider the membership drive of that
institution. Presidents or representatives of synagogues who will not cone
to the conference tomorro;7 are neglecting their duties in the worst way.
Orthodox synagogues which do not take part in such work as helping the
Jev:ish Theological College nay be safely ignored, because they are not
synagogueG^, they are not congregations, but only little praying houses which
have no Jewish interests except praying. At tomorrov;'s conference at the
Jevdsh Theological College there should be present not only representatives
of the big synagogues but also representatives of the small synagogues,
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because the small synagogues have the same duties as the big ones* The
small membership of a synagogue is no valid excuse for its not fulfilling
its duties. The membership drive of the Jewish Theological College will
surely be a success if all presidents or representatives of all Orthodox
synagogues of Chicago are present at the conference , because every president
of a synagogue I no matter how small it is, can enroll thirty members for the
Jewish Theological College* Every Jew in Chicago who is a member of an
Orthodox sjrnagogue must also become a member of the Jewish Theological College*
This can easily be realized if all the rabbis and synagogue presidents start
to work earnestly*
Do then your dutyl Do you eigpect our pseudo socialists to support the
Jewish Theological College? Do then your duty and see to it that the
rabbis should also do their duty* They should be the first ones to take
a part in this work*
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Daily Jewish Courier. Mar. 13,1924.
AFTiiR THJ STOMvI
(editorial)
Now that the storm v^hich arose oat of Rabbi /judah Leb^ Gordon's decision ^
has calmed down, and the organizational work can be continued, it is worth ;"
while to reconsider the problem which provoked so much emotion, from a 1
practical and objective point of view» .Ve think it would be a good thing :r
to recapitulate a few important points:
1* The United Jewish Charities does not, cannot, must not, and will not :i
interfere in Jewish/* education, as far as tiie curriculum is concerned*
Z. The majority of the Orthodox Jews of Chicago do not look upon Jewish
education from the theological point of view. They think, as their parents
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IV thought, that Je^vish education is not only something theoretical, —
the knowledge of certain doginas — but it is also something practical.
One can be a great scholar and at the same time, be an enemy of Israel. The
Jewish people are interested primarily in their own survival. To assure the
survival of the Jewish people, it is necessary to have Jews who live as
Jews, to whom Judaiaa is not only a ^^latter otj theory, but is actually a
part of their lives. A theological education cannot accomplish this.
3. One cannot educate Jewish children in Chicago in the same v/ay that they
were educated in the amall communities of the old country, coiomunities like
Shnipishok or Onishok. The s/steia of education here must be entirely differ-
ent. iSducation here must be intensive because we do not have the educational
influence of the Jewish home and the Jewish atmosphere of the street.
4. ilost Orthodox Jewish parents are not interested in the details of the
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IV Jewish education of their children. They have no opinion about
these problems. They leave then to the leaders of the city.
5. !.!ost Orthodox Jewish parents are not as pious here as they were in the
old country. They simply want their children to remain Je<rs, and to Imow
what Judaism is. The only thing that they ioiow about the educational
problem is that their children in America will not grow up to be holy men
and great rabbinical scholars. That is why they have a minimum program
for the Jewish education of their children.
*vhen one takes into consideration all these points, one can understand more
clearly the educational work that is to be done here.
Jewish education in America must not be one-sided; a little Hebrew, a little
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mechanically pumped into the student. It must be systematic and
methodical. The Jev;ish boy, after attending school for six years, must have
a knowledge of Jev/ish life, of the Jewish past, of Jev/ish institutions,
of Jev/ish duties, and of the condition of the Jewish people at present.
The chief aim of Jewish education should be to encourage the Jewish child
to grow up with Jev/ish interests at heart; he should be interested in every-
thing that is Jev/ish.
Can a theological education achieve this? Even the small group of people
in this city x^ho demand a purely theological education will not claim that
it is possible to reach, via tl.eir educational methods, that which only a
general and modem Jewish education can give. A theological education is,
after all, a one-sided education, which gives a one-sided picture of Judaism.
The theologically inclined Jev/ has no v/orldly Jewish interests; he is not
interested in Jev/ish art, and so on. \ihrj should iimerican Jewrj^ educate a
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IV gensration of one-sided Jews, v;ith sixteenth-century ideas?
However, when one speaks of a worldly Jewish education, one must recilize
that such an education should not and must not be controlled by theologi- :^.
cally inclined Jews, An educational council must be made up only of citizens 5'
who have a modem outlook on life. Thej^ must not only be inclined toward ^
traditional Judaism, but they must also be educated men, v/ho will see to it
that the children under their supervision receive a general Jewish education,
and that only children who shovj a great desire to study, or who possess
specific religious and moral qualifications shall be prepared for the Hebrew
Theological College. V/hen one assumes, however, that the goal of every
Talmud Torah should be the Hebrew Theological College, that is, that every -^
child in the Talmud Torahs should receive an education that will enable him
to enter the Hebrew Theological College upon reaching the age of fourteen
years, then one can be sure that the naxt Jewish generation in Chicago will
not be an ideal one from any point of vie?/, neither from the point of
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IV Jewish knowledge nor froin the point of Jewish sincerity.
We do not v;ant to be misunderstood, We are not in favor of a Jeivish education
without religion, but we are in favor of a Jewish education vjithout a catechism.
Catechism belongs to the Catholics rather than the Jews. V/e are in favor
of a Jewish education in which religion plays a big role, but not the only :
role. V/e part company with those Jews who demand that a Jewish education -
shall be exclusively religious. It is our sincere opinion that one can better f
implant religion in a Jewish child through a general education than through ^
a purely religious one. The Jewish religion should be taught in such a way
that the .child should feel that it is a part of his general education, a ■
part of his life. Religious education must not be tasteless and mechanical;
it laust be beautiful, it must distinguish itself by a certain "modesty,^ ^
it must be indirect, it must be hardly noticeable. Only in such a way can
one raise a generation of religious Jews. in America.
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that the coiomittee of five will select twenty men who have such
ideas on education.
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/ma I3MB3RS CF COMMITTEE ON SDUCATIOIJ/
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Dr. S. LI. Melamed
Now that it is calm again in the city, the committee of five, which was
appointed by a conference attended by representatives of the rabbis, the
^^ited JewishT^ Charities, the Talmud Torahs, and prominent citizens, can
get to work and make up a list of twenty persons, of which seven will be se- Ff
lected by the Charities to be members of the Committee on Education. Of -^
course, there are many Jews in Chicago whose educational qualifications and :x3
character fit them for membership on this committee. It is a question, how- v-
ever, whether all those who are capable of doing the work and bearing the ^
responsibility, will do the work. The committee of five should seek men who ^
are not only capable but v;ho are also willing to do the work. Education must
be the prime qualification of those tv/enty men. An uneducated person should
not even dream of handling such a delicate thing as education. Some of the
tv/enty men should also have administrative qualifications and experience
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because sooner or later, ths Charities will turn over the entire ?;ork
to our Jews; the present Coinmittee on Education of the Charities is only a
temporary affair. A great deal depends upon the work of the committee, and
you and I can only ^'ish it success.
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THE TAIiJUD T0RAH3 V/ILL REI.IAIN V/ITH THE
raiTSD JE;aSK CF.ARITIES
The Association of Rabbis met yesterday afternoon at tv;o o'clock at the
Hebrev; Theolocical College to consider the situation that has arisen as
a result of Rabbi ^udah Leb/ Gordon's decision regarding the Talmud Torahs
and the United ^ev/isliT' Charities. Only two members of the Association of
Rabbis were absent. Rabbi Judah Leb Gordon was chairman of the meetintb.
The entire discussion centered around his decision. Rabbis /^phrainT* Epstein,
^auJ^" Silbert /Sarauel/ Shach, [L^ Rubenstein, ^^brahaiiT^ Garden, fk. rJJ
Mushkin, and /jTJ Goldiiian participated in the discussion, which was very
heated and at times stormy. The following prominent citizens also took part
in the discussion: Ilr. B. Horv/ich, 14r. Gray, Dr. S. M. Melamed, and Ifr. M. P.
Ginsburg.
The rabbis attempted to find a con5)romise between the decision of Rabbi
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Gtordon and the proei^m of the Charities regarding the management of the
Talmud Torahs. Mr, Hon/ich pointed out in his speech that there is no ground for
the fear that the Charities will interfere in educational matters. Dr. Me lamed ^
and Mr# Gray laid stress upon the agreement of last Tuesday* s conference, at 3?
which three rabbis accepted the agreeiaent , since they did not protest it. Both '^
speakers declared emphatically that we must not estrange ourselves from the rj
Charities, as long as the Charities have done nothing wrong. V/e must take a -^
chance upon an a£^eement made with an honest group of people. There will be o
time to protest if the Charities do not abide by the agreement and interfere Lo
in /jevdsh^ education. The rabbis, with the exception of Habbi Silber, re- t^j
peated their old complaints, but expressed the opinion that soriiething must be ^
done to get out of this unpleasant situation.
The rabbis made various proposals for arriving at an understanding. Rabbi
Gordon declared that if the conditions which the Charities imposed remain
unchanged, he would be unable to change his decision. His chief objection
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was that he felt that the Reform Jews will have a voice In the appoint- ^
nent of Talmud Torah teachers. Rabbi Gordon declared that he would modify -o
his decision if the Charities would modify that condition. ..^
At last a proposal was adopted that the chairman of the Coiamittee on Education ^
of the Charities should issue an official assurance that the necessary approval g
of newly appointed teachers would not be given by one person alone, but by a
Committee of fourteen, of which seven would be representatives of Chicago
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This proposal was adopted and we hear that Mr. James Davis declared that he
¥ias willing to issue such a declaration, but that he would await the return
of Dr. /AlezaiiidQv/^ Dushkin, who left Monday for New York, to issue such a
declaration.
The incident which arose last Friday, is thus closed. The committee of five
can now go on with its work.
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JSIVISH
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by
Dr. S. J.!. Melamed
I want to tell my dear Jews of Chicago that no matter hov; philanthropically
inclined the ;Vest Side may be, it is not strong enough financially to sup-
port both the local Jewish lower schools and a national institution like
the Hebrew Theolocical College. It now costs ei^^hty thousand dollars a year
to support the Hebrew Theological College, and soon it will cost a hundred
thousand dollars a year. It costs between seventy and eighty thousand dol- S
lars a year to keep up the West Side Talmud To3?ahs. It will cost about two ^
hundred thousand dollars a year to support them, if they are properly reor- C3
ganized so that they can educate an additional five thousand children. The
West Side Jews alone cannot, by any means, raise three hundred thousand
dollars a year for Jewish educational purposes. In other words, if the West
Side Jews want to take over and finance their Talmud Torahs themselves, they
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will have to say good-"by to the Hebrew Theological College* Are they v/ill-
ing to do that? I would like to hear rrojn then. If they want to do that,
they ought to consider v;hether they v/ill be able to do it; whether they can
carry out such a plan.
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RABBIS AIJD PROLmtiUr CITIZSl© LOST
AGA.IN TO DISCUSS R^iBBI GORDON* S DliXJISIOK
The fir«b effect of the decision rendered by Rabbi Grordon on Friday regarding
the TaLaud Torahs and the United Jewish Charities, was felt on Saturday night
at a meeting of the rabbis' ilducational Council, at which Rabbi Gordon was F^
present. The meeting decided, after a long and heated debate, to abide by <^
the decision, but, at the same time, to persuade the Charities to recognize S
the Educational Council, of which Rabbi Jiphraln Epstein is the chairman, 2
and to put Dr. ^^llexander^ Dushkin under the jurisdiction of the Educational
Council. A co::imittee headed by Mr. Gray, appeared yesterday afternoon at
the Courier for consultation regarding the new situation. Later members of
the committee of five, which was elected last Tuesday at the conference,
some prominent citizens v;ho were present at the conference. Judge ^qttjJ
Fisher and Mr. B. Horwich, also caiae in.
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There was a long and stoimy debate in which nearly all those present
participated. Mr. Sara Ginsburg, president of the -^sociation of Synagogues,
proposed that a committee of three should attend tomorrow's meeting of the
rabbinical council and persuade it to postpone the enforcement of Rabbi
Gordon's decision until it becomes clear that the Charities do not .vant and
do nob intend to interfere in ^ewish/^ education. A group of prominent
citizens will attend today's meeting of the rabbinical council.
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Mr. Sam Ginsburg had a long discussion yesterday afternoon with Rabbi ^
Gordon about the whole affair. It seeras that Rabbi Gordon was misinformed* jg
Ee did not know that the Charities do not and must not interfere in purely
educational matters.
The following letter, dated February twentieth, 1924, written by Mr. James
Davis, chairman of the Committee on Education of the Charities to Mr. B.
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Leizerowich, president of the Montefiore Talmud Torah, shov/s the
present policy of the charities in regard to Jewish education.
^^, B. Lazar, president,
"Tyloses Montefiore Hebrew Schools.
"Tily dear Mr. Lazar: At a meeting vjhich took place in our office on V^/ednesday,
February tv/entieth, at which representatives of our committee and of your
board of directors were present, agreed upon the following points:
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'•The Charities* Co:nmittee on ]i:ducation will continue to grant the Moses ^
Montefiore Schools the monthly subsidy of one thousand three hundred thirty-
three dollars and thirty-three cents. The Committee will also assign a
special sum of money to cover the deficit of your schools for the months of
January, February, March, and April, 1924, on the following conditions:
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^*1. The Washbume Avenue TaLnud Torah is to be closed entirely until
the end of this semester and its students transferred either to the Miller
Street or the Winchester Avenue Talmud Torah. The present premises of the
"iTashbume Avenue TaLnud Torah are absolutely unfit for school purposes.
"2. The monthly salary of the principal, Rabbi J. Greenberg, is to be sus-
pended until the end of this semester, unless Rabbi Greenberg can and will
devote his time and attention to the management of your schools.
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"3. The Committee on Education is to have the right to supervise the
finances of your school, both the income and the expenses. It will not
be necessary for the students themselves to bring their tuition to the school. D=^
Instead we will organize 'school visitors*, who will not only collect the
tuition, but will also investigate the causes of the child's absence from
school, and report to the parents about the child's work at school. The
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Coiimiittee will be in a position to begin this work not later than
ilarch first, so that in the nev; semester, the work will proceed smoothly.
The CoLnnittee has guaranteed, in order to be sure that the schools do not
suffer any loss of tuition, that the anount of tuition for your school
vjill be no less than it was perviously. ^
"4. During the period between the Feast of Esther and Passover, the Cam- p
mittee is to begin an intensive campaign to increase the enrollment in "-^
your schools. The teachers and directors of 70ur schools are urged to help g
us in this work for tl^ public good.
**5. The board of directors of your schools is to be responsible for the
management of your schools as it was in the past, but no changes in the
budget of the schools are to be made without the consent of the Committee.
A monthly report on the incoKie and expenses of your schools should be
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presented to the Committee.
^o. Your board is to have the right to appoint teachers as it does at present,
but all new appointments of teachers and other members must be approved by
the Conmittee in order to insure the appointment of the best and most capable
teachers for the Jewish education of your children.
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teaching, and the spirit of the school. Your board is to be the supreme ^
authority in these fields. The duty of the director of the Committee on 3
Education — .vhose office can be compared to that of a superintandent of
schools— v;ill be to visit your schools and classes, and, together with ^
the teachers and board members, he will consider the problems relating to '"^
your school management and teaching methods.
^'8. Your school janitors, in order to make sure that your schools are kept
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clean and that the strictest sanitary precautions are observed, are
to be responsible to a •chief janitor* whom the Coramittee will appoint, i/e
agree to cover all costs which you will have in reinodeling or repairing the
schools in order to keep them clean and sanitary. ^
"In signing this agreeiaent, our intentions have been honest. We were sure ^
that the few minor demands v/hioh we presented to you were for the good of "^
your schools and their pupils, but when we tried to carry out the accepted g
decisions, particularly the one relating to tuition, we found that you put
great and unnecessary obstacles in our path, ilhen we called your attention
to those unnecessary and useless obstacles, you told us that you had con- Tr-
suited with the rabbis and had resolved to postpone the execution of the
plan we had agreed upon.
"i7e, therefore, inform you that if by March first, we cannot begin our v/ork
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xor your schools, collect tuition, visit the homes of the students,
as we Hvsreed to do, and if you continue to put obstacles in our way and do
not let us execute the various clauses of our agreement, v/e /all understand
that you want the Jewish Charities to withdraw their support from your
schools •
"Sincerely,
"Committee on Education of United
Jewish Charities,
"(signed): Alexander:.'* Dushkin, director,
"(approved): James Davis, chairman."
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/jSinSH EDUOiiTIOIiAL COUliCIL TO BE SET 13^
by
Dr. S. U. Melaaed
At last we have, or we are going to have an educational coiinci:!. in Chicago, ^
which will have some authority, and which will be composed of representative 5^
Jews from all parts of the city. In the educational council there will be r-,
seven members from the Je^vish Charities of Chicago and seven other Jews P
whom the board of education of the United Jewish Charities is to select f roia ",
a list of twenty-five. This list will be compiled by a committee of five, -^
which has been apix)inted by Jewish representatives of the city, and the seven - \]
names chosen, will be submitted to the board of education of the United Jewish ;,:
Charities of Chicago. In this way, we will have an authoritative educational <j^
council of the city, which will represent the Charities, the Talmud Torahs,
the rabbis, the synagogues, the Zionist organization, the Conservative Jev/s,
and so on. Ze should be able to accomplish miracles in the city in the field
of educating the Jewish youth with such an educational council and with a man
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like Dr. Dushkin as a pedagogical exi)ert»
Tlie educational council will be organized soon and then the serious work
will begin. It is to be hoped that from now on, great changes vdll take
place in the Jewish educational work of Chicago*
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The annual banquet o.^ tlie liebrev/'JneoloGi^-l Colle/.o last nir.lit vns an
i!aT)ressiv9 ai'fair. ii.bout Tour I'uuflrod .TiCn and v/oj-nen, amon^ then the r.iost
pronineut jTonbers of the Jevash Crtiiodo:: Communlt/, ril.lea the .^^eat hall
of the Ilebre;; Tlieololcal Colle::o '.;horo the banniet took place.
F^avvy A, Lipslc^/ v.^as toast:na3ter. 'Jlie apoalcors v;cro: 2a obi Judah Leb
Gordon, Jineon Krai^.er, \7ho spoke in Iiebrev;, I la:: Shulir^n, 3ain. Cinsbur:;-,
Habbi LJDhraiM J-nstcin, and l^abbi oaul iilber. iJLl ST)e:;kor3 stresoed the -^'
creat inportance of the Ilebrei; T]ieolo::io-il CollO;':e .Cor the future of Jewish
Orthodoiv' ii^ .xierica.
The Tiests responded :'enorously to the appeal in belii.lf of this {•;reat and
\:ovVvj institution. Tlie sun of fifteen thousand dollars v/as raised in cash
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and ^;l3d:_:Gs«
xlie brothePG Paul and ^idoloh Broicle .-rave a check Tor a thousand dollars to
honor the .nenory oi* their "-:.thor, Rabbi Broiue, und their Lx>t}ier«
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ij]i{3i'it people liave each pledged a scholarship of five hundred dollars a year
for the liebrev; The -logical Collo.:^, The oicht people v;ere: Louis BoLia.sh,
Saiuiel Phillipson, Israel :3alaban, in the name o£ his deceased dau.:^itor Ida,
John Rismn, 'aendel Zcuin, the children ol ::;en-Zion Lci::Groalch, S* F. Piatt, o
and ji\ Katzin ;er. ^
Other contributors vrere: Society for Cloth^in;- the ITaked, ^200; Ilitchel Rosin,
vlOO; Sara Kat-, s^lOO; -.lex Jisenstoin, v^OO; Dr. Sliiipiro, ^i200; Joe V/einstoin,
vlOO; Jacl: './einsteia, -AOO; L^x Fravus, v^OO; J. Tiartiiian, ,A00; II. Slensky,
;100; Zimnski, JlOO; Kurzon, vlOO; :J:iba iJpstein, AOO; J. liadesrtm, .J500
and ylOO a j^ear; !• PerlLian, :;100; ... Cppenliein, ^100; Tveuben 3hros:5, ,ilOO;
L. 3teiner, ilOO; ..'ouen^s Jociety, .,i500; Garden of oarnuel .Auxiliary, s^SOO;
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Tui'nor brothers, vlOO; .^uro ra i\ubin, ylOO; L. ohaftou, vlOO; Iienry
I-or';d.^.z, vlOO, G, II. Cohen, .A^'^O; Leon U. ./alcliaan dissociation, v^O;
J* lUsnan, ^,>t300; liyinan Berlcson, ^^200; ...ilce I-.osenbor:^, -.^250; A. Oanbinsk:/,
sAOO; II. II. Ileuberi^er, ^,^100; L. Turner, o50; I'x. and Ijrs. B. Perbaner, .,^200;
H. Berlov.'slr/, o200; J, Cohen, ^100; 3. Levin, ^150; iJiiil Brautze, ^100; LIr.
and I.j?s. Urnisber.jvjr, ^150; ..x. Dick, of "./estern Dair:' Company, butter, cream,
and rdlk for a whole year.
Kany others contributed fifty and tv;enty-f ive dollars each. The enthusiasii of ^
the ::uosts v/as ,::reat, and ;;hen the banquet v;as over, ever^^'one felt that he had
heeii present at a very beautiful Jev/ish Catherine* ^
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TBE HEBREW THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE: A M0NUM2NT TO CHICAGO ORTHODOXY
by
S. Greenblau
Great achievements often have small beginnings, so small that they are hardly ^
noticed or appreciated. Those who accomplish something worth while must expect F
to meet discouragement and disappointment at every step of the way, but the <-
difficulties and the obstacles are gradually overcome, if an individual believes S
in his idea and has will power. As the enterprise progresses, the public begins ^
to realize its great significance and begins to give it generous support.
A few years ago, a few Chicago rabbis, Rabbi Sphraim Epstein, Rabbi Saul Silber,
Rabbi /JiS/ Cardon, and Rabbi Rubenstein, decided to establish a college for
rabbis. However, educating rabbis for the future generation was a secondary
consideration with them. Their basic motive was to strengthen the Orthodoxy of
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future generations by educating young scholars, who would absorb the traditions
of Jewish Orthodoxy and Jewish scholarship, as well as receive the benefits of
a secular education* The beginning was snail and difficult. The founders
gathered together a group of young men, good scholars, most of whom were former ^
students of the Etz Chaim Seminary, which was then tha chief Jewish pedagogical ^
institution. They gave the students the opportunity to study the To rah while -n
they were finishing their general education in high school or university. The F
founders were the sole supporters of the institution, which could hardly be called^
at that time, a "college for rabbis**. The public at large hardly knew of the o
existence of such an institution, and only a few people, of those who heard about
it, could understand and appreciate the significance of laying the foundation for
the future of Orthodoxy in America.
This was the situation a few years ago, but today that idea has been embodied in
the large and magnificent structure on Douglas Boulevard. Today every Jew in
Chicago knows of the Hebrew Theological College, which is a real monument to
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The Hebrew Theological College cein no more be compared to its predecessor, the
College for Rabbis, than an ancient, old-fashioned heder can be compared to a
modem, magnificent American public school. The idea, however, is the same —
to create a fortress for Jewish Orthodoxy. This idea is the spiritual founda-
tion of the magnificent institution on Douglas Boulevard, whose full signifi-
cance will be appreciated only in the future.
The Hebrew Theological College has a triple significance; it is a merger of three
institutions which complement each other. The three institutions, which comprise
the Hebrew Theological College, are: the Etz Chaim Seminary, the old Chicago
Torah institution which was reorganized upon a new basis, in accoixlance with the
general aim of the Hebrew Theological College; the College for Rabbis, the
original institution out of which the Hebrew Theological College developed; and
the Pedagogical Institute, which was founded about a year ago.
Each of these three educational institutions has a program of its own, which is
strictly adhered to. The curriculum in every one of them is organized upon a
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BOdem basis, irtiich does not hinder the students from studying the Torah.
The Etz Chaim Seminaxy has been in existence for twenty- three years • It has
given us three rabbis: Rabbi ^^njamin/^ Daskel , Rabbi Siegel, and Rabbi
Rosenblooii* Childiren who have graduated from the local Talmud Torahs are
accepted as students* The STerage age of the children, at the time they enter
the Seminary, is twelve years* The course of study extends over a four-year
period* The entrance requirements for children is a knowledge of the Old
Testament and a slight knowledge of ^ebrmr/ grammar* The subjects taught at
the Seminary are: the Talmud and its oonmentarles , Hebrew, the Prophets, and
Jewish history* Upon graduating from the Seminary, the students receive a
diploma, which entitles them to enroll in the College for Rabbis* I-
The entrance requirements of the College for Rabbis are: a knowledge of two
hundred pages of the Talmud, the ability to read, unaided, a page of the Talmud,
a thorough knowledge of the Prophets, and the ability to write Hebrew well*
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The College for Rabbis has an eight-year course of study* A graduate of that
institution must know one thousand pages of the TaLmid, about two hundred
chapters of the Mishnah, about three hundred sections of the famous Talmud ^
commentaries, such as lore Deio, Ibn Ezra, and so on; they must have a wide 2
knowledge of Jewish history and of rabbinical literature* -^
The Pedagogical Institute aims to prepare teachers for the Talmud Torahs and -u
for the seminaries. The course of study extends over a five-year period. o
Pupils are accepted who have graduated from a Talmud Torah where the method of L-
teaching is Ivrith Be-Tvrith ^Teaching system in Hebrew schools: Hebrew sub- f5
Ject matter explained ii. Hebrev^, as in the Talmud Torahs of Congregations
Anshe Sholom and Kehilath Jacob. The Hebrew language reigns in the pedagogical
Institute. Everything, including the Talmud, is taught in Hebrew. The students
who enter the Institute must possess a good knowledge of oral and written Hebrew.
Students of the Etz Chaim Seminary can enter if they have an adequate preparation
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in Hebrew^ Rabbi Jacob Greenberg is the principal of the College for Rabbis
and of the Pedagogical Institute. The students of the Pedagogical Institute
study the Talmud, Hebrew, Jewish literature, grammar, Aramaic, and so on.
At present, there are two hundred and twenty-one pupils in the Etz Chaim
Seminary and ninety-three in the College for Rabbis ♦ Next Sunday, one will
be installed as a rabbi in a synagogue. There are twenty-three students in
the Pedagogical Institute.
The students of the College for Rabbis cannot receive the title of rabbi upon
graduation unless they receive at the same time, a degree from a university.
An exception is being made for students from the old country, former students
in European seminaries. They simply have to have a high school diploma. The
institution supports the students. It pays the university expenses of many of
them. The subsidy to the students, plus the salary of the teachers, and the
other necessary expenses of the institution, make the cost of running the
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institution considerable, but it should not be difficult for a large and rich
community like Jewish Chicago to raise the necessary funds.
It is worth while to mention, in conclusion, that the Hebrew Theological College ^
has a library which has over three thousand books of the rabbinical and modem ^
Hebrew literature, including many rare books. Among the rare books, there is one'p
called Sefer Hatrumo, written by one of the Talmud commentary writers, which was C
printed in Venice four hundred years ago* It is surely one of the oldest Jewish Zi-
printed books* The library will soon be increased by another thousand books* £.
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The Hebrew Theological College is an impressive institution, although not every- -^:
thing is running smoothly* One must not forget, however, that this is an insti-
tution in the making* The progress that has been made up to now leads us to hope
that in the course of time, it will reach a high degree of development and will
be an oxnament to the Orthodox Jewry of America*
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THE HEUBERSHIP DRIVS OF IHE BEBRBW THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
IS GOING WELL
The drlTe for new members for the Hebrew Theological College Is In full swing
and Is going well. Representatives of twenty<-two synagogues In Chicago met
Monday evening at the Hebrew Theological College. Ifr. Sam Glnsburg was chair*
man of the meeting. The speakers, Rabbi Ephralm Epstein and Rabbi fkj Cardon,
urged that the drive be supported; as a result of their appeal, those present
at the meeting pledged to enroll twelve hundred new members.
The Hebrew Theological College will give a banquet next Sunday evening at six
o* clock at the College, Douglas Boulevard and St. Louis Avenue. This banquet ^
will be one of the most beautiful affairs Chicago Orthodoxy has ever had. The
most prominent Jews of Chicago are expected to attend. Over thsree hundred
reservations have already been made. The Invitations committee for the banquet
consists of: Samuel FhlUlpson, chairman; B. J. Schlff , treasurer; B. Horwlch,
Louis Booash, Max Shulman, Bmll Brolde, Louis Brosllow, and J. M. Hofinan.
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/pMBERSHIP miVE FOR HEBRSY/ THEOLOGICAL COLLEGS/
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The season of community activities now opens In earnest In Chicago. There Is a
membership drive going on now for the Hebrew Theological College. The Zionist
membership drive will soon end, and in a few weeks the big Keren Hayesol
^exchequer** of World Zionist Organization/ drive, which is expected to raise §
three hundred thousand dollars, will begin. Many little drives also take place
between one big drive and another. Soon the drive for Ma-oth Hi tim practice ^
of giving Passover food supplies to the needy/ will begin, and other drives of
a purely local character. Various committees are functioning in every syna-
gogue« Every committee is working seriously and conscientiously. Jewish
Chicago is alive and active now.
The most important local undertaking now is the membership drive of the Hebrew
Theological College. The College now has a yearly expense of seventy thousand
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aollars and the more students enroll, the greater will be the expense*
It is obvious that such an institution must have a large membership,
if it is to be financially solid. The present membership is not large
enough to assure the continued existence of the institution. Tiie Hebrew Theo-
logical College must have at least five thousand members in good standing,
which means that during the drive it must enroll two thousand five himdred
additional members. This can be done easily if every synagogue president does
his duty. There are seven thousand Je;vs in Chicago who are members of Orthodox
synagogues; these can easily be persuaded to become members of the Hebrew Theo- o
logical College because the Jev/ v.ho realizes the importance of belonging to a ^
synagogue, will also realize the importance of being a member of such an educa- ^
tional institution as the Hebrev/ Theological College. If I had been a repre- 5i
sentative of the Hebrew Theological College, I would have called all the syna-
gogue presidents before the Rabbinical Council, which would have issued the
follovTing decision: *^ou must contribute to the treasury of the Hebrew Theo-
logical College as many five dollar bills as there are members in your syna-
gogue. No excuses v/ill be accepted.** Synagogue presidents, who take their
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orrice seriously and v/ho respect tJie aecision of a Riibbinical Council,
;vouId certainly accept tiiis responsibility. If the Rabbinical Council
has not yet rendered such a decision, it can and should do so. It is
the guardian of the Torah in Chicago, and, therefore, has the right and the duty
of issuing such a decision. I should like to see any synagogue president refuse
to carry out such a decision by the Rabbinical Council.
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^JE PROBLEM OF JS/iKH EDUCATION/
by
Dr» S. M. Melacied
Two extreme positions are being taken on the problem of Jewish education,
and that is why it is so difficult to solve. One extreme, the Reform, defends
the Sunday school type of education — a purely religious education without a ^
Hebrew or a national background. The other extreme, the Orthodox, defends ^
the old-fashioned Talmud Torah — another form of a purely religious education, ^
without a national background and without Hebrew. The educational problem
cannot be solved on the basis of these two extremes. A middle ground must be '
found. This middle ground is neither the Sunday school nor the old-fashioned
Talmud Torah, but the modem Hebrew school, conducted in the traditional
spirit, in which the child receives a general Jewish education, with Hebrew
as its foundation. A general Jewish education includes a religious education,
but it is not an education exclusively religious.
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The Zionists of Chicago claim that this thesis will have to be
accepted as a basis for a Jewish educational program, otherwise they will
not participate in any educational work because they do not see any other
way of realizing their program. There is no sense, the Zionists claim, in
coming together with groups who are interested in education from an extreme
point of view; there is no sense in quarreling with them, and then being
unable to arrive at any conclusion. This is the Zionist reply to the various
groups that have invited the Zionist organization to send representatives to
their educational council. The Zionists are interested in everything Jewish,
but they do not specialize in theology.
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2%/iCHING OF HEBRSV; IS A PROFSSSIONT'
by
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The Hebrei*; teachers claim that the reason they are never seen at a Jewish 3.
gathering and the reason they are never active in Jei'/ish life is that many !*"
of them are university students, and that they are so busy with their studies ^
that they have hardly any time left for other \vork. Vfliat does this mean? o
It means that we do not have a class of Hebrev/ teachers in Chicago who take ^.^
their profession seriously and devote all their energies to it, but instead S
we have a group of youuo men to whom teachinj is only a means to an end. ^
Instead of doing physical work during the da3^, and attendin^j ni(3ht school at
night, they work a few hours a day at the Talmud Torah so that the:/ can study
another profession, and as soon as they master that profession, they will give
up teaching. I do not say that the individu-il has no right to do this but I
do say that the teaching of Hebre?/ will not be productive if it is only a means
to an end* The sooner Chicago has Hebrex^ teachers who love their profession
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and want to make it their lifework, the better it vdll be for Eebre'.v
education in Chicago and for Chicuso Jeivry.
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/tj:,] j£..a^ ciiiLDin:!^ hsceits x:;jsh JDua^TiciV^
by
Dr. S. v.. Lie lane d
It vjas reported at the annual neetino of the ^nited Ze\jlsh7 Charities,
v'hich took place Sunday exornsj^ -t the hotel Ixi Salle that eleven thousand
Jev;ish children in Chicaco receive a Jevrish education. .\s far as I hnov/,
there are tv;enty Talmid L'orahs in Ghica,::p ;;hich have an attendance of three
thousand five hundred children. Jven if vie assumed that another tl ousand
children receive a Jev/ish education eitlior in private Jexvish schools or at
hone, the nunber is still far short of eleven thousand, 'fiie Charities, ^
very likely, include ia the eleven thousand the children v;iio attend Sunday g
school or the services at the .teforn tenple, and you, yourself, laioi: 'vhat kind ^'
of Jevjish elMcation the children v/ho attend Junday school cet. Only four
thousand Jev;ish children in Chica.:p out o'£ fifty-one thousand receive a Jov/ish
education; the rei.-iainin:: forty-seven thousand do not .^eceiv3 a Jei/ish
education at all, v/hetlxer they attend Sunday school or not.
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ISJOSE
JjhAT ABOUT OUR HSBHSV; TEACHERS^
by
Dr. S. M. Me lamed
One hears a great deal about T'aLimd Torahs in Chicatso nowadays, about the
children v;ho attend, about the necessity of establishing nev; TaLaud Torahs>
about a new iCducational Council, about the thousands of Je\vish children vAlo
do not receive a Jev/ish education, and so on, but nothing whatever is heard
about the teachers in Talmud Torahs. I believe that I know all the Jev/s in
Chicago who are vjorth knov/ing, but I do not knov/ the Hebrew teachers, with
the exception of two or three of then. I have some connection with Hebrew
in Chicago but I do not knov/ the Hebrew teachers of Chicago because tliey are
never seen at any Jev/ish gathering, because they are not Jev;s who take their
Judaism seriously. This is a serious accusation but I must liiake it. Only
three teachers, out of the fifty or sixty Hebrew teachers in Chicago, are
members of the Zionist organization. To whom should Zionism be more dear than
to a Hebrew teacher? V/ho should be more interested in general Jewish affairs
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than a Hebrew teacher, whose task it is to educate a generation of Jev/s? VJhy
don't we see Hebrew teachers at Jewish meetings, at Zionist meetings? Vfliat do
the Hebrew teachers do v/ith the free time that thejr have? The Hebrew teachers
owe us a reply to these iiig)ortant questions* If they want us to respect them,
If they Mant to have any influence, they vdll give up their boycott of everything
that is actively Jev;ish and will begin to participate in Jev/ish work#
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^OEE TALLTJD TORAHS NEEDE^
by
Dr« S. M« Melamed
There are four thousand Jewish children attending Talmud Torahs in Chicago
at the present time, and we must see to it that at least sixteen thousand more
children enter the Talimid Torahs during the next few years. We must build
new Talmud Torahs because we do not have enough Talmud Torahs to take care '^
of such a large number of children. V/e must also train a great many new rj
Hebrew teachers because there are not enough of them at present to teach so -n
many children, iinother thing: Many parents do not understand ttie necessity o
of sending their children to Talmud Torahs. v;e will, therefore, have to l^
send the parents to the Talmud Torahs first, so that they can learn ndiat S
their duties are. V7e also need money to build nev; Talmud Torahs, and, since ^^
we do not have any money, we must raise it in order to build those Talmud
Torahs •
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To sum up: We have to train Hebrew teachers, we have to build Talmud
Torahs, and we have to do something to convince the parents that they must
send their children to Talmud Torahs. Otherwise, everything is all right
and we have grounds to be proud of the condition of Jewish education in
Chicago.
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^CASK OF EDUCATIONAL C0UNCIl7
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Dr# S. M* Melamed ^
The 2^ewi3^ Edxicational Coxincil in the city, which should have been C
formed years ago, but ^ich is only now being organized, faces a great 5§
task: to improve the existing Talinad Ttorahs, to organize new Talmud 2
Torahs, and to iatrDduce a common program for all Talmud Torahs* Its ^
first task, hov/ever, shoiild be to put some pressure upon the Jews of
Chicago to send their children to the Talmud Torahs. This is the most
important thing of all# We will have Talmud Torahs, we will have teachers,
and we will have a responsible and productive Educational Co\incil Jpnl^
if all Chicago Jews send their children to the Talmud Torahs* As long as
the Jewish Masses of Chicago are not conscious of their duty to the Talmud
Torahs, as long as they do not send their children to the Talmud Torahs,
Just so long will the Educational Council only atteE5)t to improve the existing
Talmud Tdrahs, and its activity will, naturaUy, be very limited. The
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Educational Coiincll should inmiediataly begin some intensive
propaganda work among the nasses in behalf of Jewish education; it must
be effective propaganda, if the Council \mnts to broaden its activity.
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JEiVISH
Religion and Jewish education are not one and the same thing. The Jewish ?:
children in all the V/estem European countries receive a purely religious C
education, but they grow up like Gentiles because Judaism is not simply a ^
religious attitude* It is much more than religion itself* Judaism is ^
religion, ethics, customs, laws, a certain outlook upon life, and a certain ^
attitude toward the phenomena of life. The Orthodox Jews of Frankfurt E3
(Geimany), 1*10 give their children a strictly religious education, and who ^
themselves received a strict religious education, practical and theoretical,
do not have a Jewish outlook upon life; they have a Gentile outlook* The
pious Frankfurt Jews are a living demonstration of the fact that one can be
very pious and a thorough assimilator ^t the same time/.
The Jewish children did not receive a purely religious education even in the
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old coTintry. In a way, they did not receive a theoretical
r3li{:ious education at all. They learned everything they knev/
aoout Jev/ish relicious life or the Jewish religion not at the Heder or Beth
I'ledrosh ^lenentary and advanced Hebrew schoolsT" but at home, from their
parents, and from the Jewish environnent. The children v/ere taught, even ":
in the most elementary Heder, the Pentateuch with the comments of Rashi,
which means that they v/ere given the fundamentals of a Hebreiv education.
Only a fev; of those children went further and studied any advanced material.
They began to teach the boy the Talmud as soon as he became familiar with i^
the Prophets, v;hich means that he v/as taiight literature — lav;, civil and 'r;i
religious— but he was not taught it as a religious textbook, in the
pedagogical meaning of the term. The so-called Jev/ish religious education
was invented by the assimilators v;ho erased from the prayer book the 77ords
^Zion and Jerusalem," and claimed that Judaism was only a religion, a
religion that could be reformed, to v/hich one could adapt oneself.
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III A 7/hat vie v/ant to bring out is this: The people v/ho claim that
v;e can give our children a purely religious education are
either conscious assimilators or they are Jev/s v/ho do not think, who do
not knov/ v/hat they are talking about.
The old-fashioned Talnud Torah, \7here the child v/as prepared for Bar Mizvah,
where religion and nothing else v;as instilled in him, is a purely religious
institution, and, therefore, an institution that is of little value today.
This institution had some sense to it in the old country because, after all,
the child in the old coiintry received his real Jewish education not in the
Talmud Torah but at home. The old-fashioned, elementary Talnud Torah, v/hich
seeks to give the child a purely religious education only,, is an absurdity
in America v/here there is no such thing as a Jewish home, a Jewish family,
or a Jewish atmosphere in the hone. Viliat sense is there to religious ti.eory
v/ithout religious practice? The child v;ill be taught one thing at the
Talmud Torah, but at home, with his parents, he will see something entirely
different •
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Hhe Talmud Torah in Anerica must ci'^e "the Jev/ish chxild not only
a religious but a general Jev/ish education — only in that way
will he crov; up to be a Jew, v/ith a love for everything that is Jev/ish.
The Hebrev; language must occupy the most prominent place in such a Talmud
Torah. If the child knov;s Hebrev/, he will read Kebrev/ boorcs, and if he
reads Kebrev/ books he v/ill remain a Jev/. If he does not kno;*/ Hebrew, he
v/ill not read Hebrev/ books, and he v;ill not reriiain a Jew. In ninety-five
cases out of a hundred, he v;ill become a corrupter of Jev/ish culture.
There is an educational institution in Chicago v/hich is a terrifying example
of the uselessness of the old-fashioned, elementary Talmud Torah. At least
tv/enty thousand children have passed through its doors during the thirty-five
years of its existence. Had it educated Jews, there would now have been in
Chicago twenty thousand pious and proud .^miericanized Jews, but there are not
even a hundred of its former pupils of v/hom v/e have any cause to be proud.
A fev/ of the pupils of this Talmud Torah somehov: obtained a higher Jev/ish
education, but the great majority of them are lost to us. This l^lmud Torah
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Talmud Torah civen its pupils a general Jev/ish education, v/e
v/ould have in Chicago today a generation of modern. Orthodox Jews*
V/e deem it our duty at this time, v/hen an Educational Council is about to ^
be organized, to call the attention of the leaders of the city to the -a
dangers and harm of the so-called purely religious education and to the o
necessity of a general Jexvish education so that every child who attends a l^
Talmud Torah shall remain a Jev;, true to his religion and true to his S
people. '"^
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by
Dr. 3. LI. Llelaned
Chicago must have a standard type of Hebrev; school. This school nust be
recognized as the standard of a Jewish school in Chicago by all classes of
Jev/s — Orthodox, Reform, radical, indifferent. The problem of Jewish education
v/ill never be solved as long as Chicago does not have a standard type of Hebrew
school. The leaders of the Chicago Jev/ish Charities make a serious mistake
v;hen they think that Jev/ish schools are needed only by Orthodox Jews. The
problem of Jewish education is to them synonymous with the problem of the Talmud
Torahs, and Talmud Torahs mean to them the Orthodox Jei^s. The leaders of the
Charities must understand, once and for all, that Jev/ish education means general
Jev/ish education; it does not concern only the Orthodox Jews. The problem must
be solved from a broad, community'' point of viev/, if it is to be solved at all.
The Orthodox Jews have a much broader conception of the problem of Jev/ish
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education than the Reforrii Jews, and they, therefore, demand a solution
of the educational problem not from an Orthodox point of vieiv, but from a
general Jewish point of vieiv. They do not want the Charities to do the Orthodoxy
any favors; they want it to fulfill its duty to the community • If I were the
official spokesman of the CJhica^o Orthodox^'- at the Chicago Jev/ish Charities, I
would discuss the problem of education from a purely community point of view. If
the Charities v/ant to do the Orthodoxy any favors, let it not even attempt to
solve the problem of education.
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TtiS EDUCATIONAL PROaRAL'I
(Editorial in English)
The leaders of all groups of the coimaunity agree that something radical must -;
be done to place Jev/ish education in Chicago on a solid footing. Even the
radical Refonaers agree that the so-called Jewish Sunday School alone is not ';^
the proper educational agency. The leaders of the Orthodox comrnunity, on the i"
other hand, confess that the old-fashioned Talmud Torah is in many instances a ^
waste of time and energy, and is not productive of results. The surroundings .' .'
of the old-fashioned Talmud Torah are surely not conducive to implant in the
heart of the child a great love for his people and his people's religion* ^.;
Thousands of graduates of the old-fashioned Talmud Torah, when grov/ing up to ^
manhood, are obsessed with the idea that Judaism is only compatible with poverty,
unsanitary conditions, old and antiquated methods of teaching, and so forth.
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The real problem of modern Jevjish education in America is the creation of a
proper medium between the Sunday School and the old-fashioned Talmud Torah, and
this medium is the modern Hebrev/ school, where sanitary conditions prevail, where
the teachers are modern men and master their subjects, where Hebrew is taught as
a living language, and religion is tauglit in a modern form. When the representa-
tives of the Orthodox community will agree to a reform of the Talmud Torah, and
the leaders of Reform v;ill agree to a reform of the Sunday School system, and
v/hen both will agree that the modem Hebrev/ school should emerge as a s^mthesis
of the two above-B^entioned types of religious schools, then the foundation for ;i^
the solution of the educational problem in Chicago will be laid. But as long
as the Orthodox elements want to perpetuate the old-fashioned Talmud Torah with
all its shortcomings, and the Reform element continues to cling to the Sunday
School and identifies any other sort of Jewish education with Orthodoxy, there
will never be an understanding betvreen both elements. Neither must think of
denominational and both must think of Jev\rish education, and we believe that both
can come to an understanding as to the aim and scope of Jewish education v/hen
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both will admit that Jewish education has not only a reli(^ious but a general
human value as well. Only upon this assumption can hai^nony be established and
an understanding reached.
There is no doubt in our mind as to the willingness of the representatives of
very influential Orthodox leaders to adiait that Jewish education must not be
restricted to its religious aspect only, but we doubt v/hether the leaders of
Reform are ready to go so far, for if they do, they give up part of their
creed.«»«»
When the leaders of the United Jewish Charities discuss Jewish education, they
must not only have the Orthodox element in mind for the children of non-Orthodox
parents are just as entitled to a decent Jewish education as the Orthodox
children. Unfortunately, the leaders of the Charities discuss Jev/ish education
as if it were of concern to the Orthodox element only. Assuming for a moment
that they are riglrit, the leaders of the Orthodox community might ask them: VJhy
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should you, Reform representatives, try to dictate to us our educational policies
and why should you be concerned v/ith the problem of Jevjish education at all? The
leaders of the Charities could not ansv/er this question.
We are strongly of the opinion that before an agreement hetvieen both parties
could be reached, both must make concessions. Both must admit the errors of the
past and embark upon a nev; policy altogether. The aim and object of this new
policy must be the establishment of the modern Hebrew school, and the Reformers
must recognize this school as the only medium of Jei^rish education in Chicago.
Unless this be done, we can foresee trouble and strife in the community.
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t;/c i:i::d3 c? jud^isli
(Editorial)
On another page of today's Courier, the reader v;ill find a resolution
adopted at a raeeting called by the Rabbinical Association. The resolution
stresses the need for an 2ducational Council in the city to stiraulate
Jewish educational v/ork in Chicar^o, to improve the existing educational
institutions va.ere they need improvement, and to develop intensive educa-
tional propaganda among all classes of the Jews in Chicago.
An Educational Council should have been established long ago, but it is
not yet too late. The sooner it is founded, the better it will be for
Jewish education. The educational budget of the coiruaunity has increased
considerably of late. The Hebrew Theological College alone has a budget
of seventy thousand dollars a year. This budget v;ill grow from year to
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year. The charities give forty thousand dollars a year to Jewish
education. The entire budget is about two hundred thousand dollars a year,
which means that four-fifths of the budget is covered by individuals. It
is, therefore, clear that those who be^r the chief burden have not only the
right, but also the duty of i.^rryinf^ about Je-.vish education and of trying
to settle the problsn of education in Chicaro satisfactorily.
The charities can work only with the material they have. If the Jewish
masses themselves are indifferent to Jewish education, if they themselves
do not attempt to build jr.ore Thlmud Torahs, better Talmud Torahs, if they
do not persuade the parents to send their children to Jewish educational
institutions, then the younf; generation will grow up v/ithout any knowledge
of the Torah and without any respect for the Torah, and the Chicago
Orthodoxy, v/hich is today the bulwark of .-American Orthodoxy, v/ill disappear.
The United Jevash Charities have the organization and the organizational
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setUT) to regul.ite the institutions already in existence, jind to
improve them orc^ani nationally and formally, but they cannot create the
movement v;hich is necessary to solve the educational problem. This move-
ment must come from the Jewish masses themselves, ./hen the movement
becomes active, then the task of the charities will be easier. The
charities must have an organization with whom it is able to work. An
Educational Council, consisting of representatives from synagogues,
Ifeilmud Torahs, and the Rabbinical Council, is, therefore, an absolute
necessity.
The .^Iducational Council, as a community organization, will also have an-
other important task to perform, and that is — reintroduce one standard
for Judaism in Chicago.
Thousands of .'/est Side Jews have moved, during the past fev/ years, from
the .'/est Side to the North Side. They have formed neiv congregations in
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their nev/ coniniunity, or have become inembers of congregations
already in existence. . ...The congregations on the North Side are not the
sane as the congregations on the ./est Side. The ./est Side congregations
are the centers of all Jev;ish activities, such as charity, education, and
so on. The I.'orth Side congregations »are simply places of worship. It is
only v;hen a rabbi of a congregation is a very active Jew that the congre-
gation does some general Jev;ish work; otnerv/ise it is only a house V'/here
once a week, on Saturday, Jev/s ^zo to pray. No representative of any
seminary has any access to those synagogues; no representative of the
Kosher Food Council has any access to those synagogues because they are
modem synagogues (Lord save us). They are formal, they are unspiritual,
they lay the chief emphasis upon zhe ceremonial part of God^s worship,
which is sin entirely non- Jewish conception of the function of a synagogue,
wiiich should be a community center and a theological institution, as well
as a -olace of v/orshix).
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There will be an organized body in Chica^.o v.dth an all-embracing
Jewish program, ;\hen the iiducational Council is set up, as a result of
the resolution. All Orthodox and Conservative congregations will have to
be represented in this Educational Council. The .greatest efforts should
be made to enroll the Conservative congregations. .Jhen they are represented
in the :iIducational Council in proportion to their number, v/hen they are
in close touch with the educational movement, they v/ill lose their present
formality. In the Educational Council, they vjill discuss not only Talir^ud
Torahs, but also seminaries, and they v/ill discuss higher Jewish education. .-^
The Conservative con.^regations '.rill have to take an interest in general "'
educational work v/hen they listen to the report of their representatives
in the Educational Council as to what the Council is doing and expects to
do for Ij^^lshl educ'-tion. I^iey will begin to realize that by prayer alone,
one does not wholly discharge one^s duties as a Jew.
It is, therefore, a matter of great importance to everyone that the representa-
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tives of Chicar^o Jev/ry pay attention to this resolution and carry
it out as soon as possible. An i£ducational Council, to represent all the
non-Reform elements of the city, will restore Judaism to life in Chica;:o
and will help the charities to put Jewish education u^^on a solid founda-
tion. This is not a question of money but of organization and moral
responsibility — a responsibility for the Judaism of the future generations
of Jev;s in Chica^^o.
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;/e hope t:-:it the committee which the meeting aioDointed to work out plans
and to issue a call for the next big meeting, v/ill finish its v;ork quickly,
and vdll set a definite date for the next meeting. ':le i ope that the
renresentatives of all synagorues, Ihlmud Torahs, Teachers* Associations,
and all other organizations, who will be invited to the meeting, will not
fail to attend, and mil do the work they have to do.
If the ^Educational Council of the Rabbinical Association is able to realize
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_ this /^l-in7 of an jlducational Council, then it v/ill have accomr^lished
/_soir.ething for v/hichT* every thiaVinp; Jevi of Chicago should /be /^.ratefulT".
/Translator's note: The words in brackets ivere supplied by the translator
as the ori:^inal v/ords are torn mt/.
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A KS3CLUTIGN GCNCKRini'TG J^r;:iSH EDUG;.TI0IT II' CIIIG^GC
The Educational Council of the Rabbinical .association called a neeting for
Monday, Decenber 51, ^t nine o* clock in the evening, at the Kebrev; Theologi-
cal College. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Kabbinical
Association, Hebrew teachers, synagogue presidents, and prominent citizens
who are interested in the problem of Jevash education. The aiieeting, after g
hearing a report by Rabbi Ephraim Epstein on the plans of the Educational ^-'
Council of the Rabbinical Association, and a report by Rabbi Saul Silber on ^
the condition of Jewish education in Chicago, resolved, as follows: '^
Vihereas, Only ten per cent of all the Jewish children in Chicago receive a
Jewish education; and
V.liereas, The Jewish charities subsidize only one-half of all the Talmud
Torahs of Chicago; and
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'.Vhereas, x^ coiainunity orsanization must exist to represent Jevjish
education before the broad Jev.lsh masses, and to subsidize in part a nuir.ber
of Talmud Torahs, including the one in the Lav;ndale district; therefore be
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Resolved, That an Educational Council in the city shall imiiediately be P
organized, v/hich shall include repre^-entatives of the Rabbinical Council, ^
the Association of Ilebrev; Teachers, the Zionist organization, the i^Iizrachi g
2the Orthodox group of the Zionist movement/, cUd the pedagogical institutions. "~
The Council is to deal systematically v.ith all problems relating to Jevdsh
education in Chicago, its progress, development, organization, and so on.
The meeting appointed a com.7iittee of seven to v.ork out a program and to submit
the material and plans before a large community meeting, v;hich is scheduled
to take place on Thursday, January 17, 1924.
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GC'OD IXHUHia
Dr. D. I.. Llelai.ied
It is not the Kehilath Jacob Talriud To rah, but the 'Jaliiiud Torah of the -c
iiiishe oholon Cantor that intends to deprive its girl students who have been J!
attending that school for fivr3 years, of any further opportunity to continue ^.
their studies, I succ^st th;:\t v;e handle this sitfjation by picketing Habbi F"
/^aulT" Silber^s hone because he is co..ir;rmder in chief of this Talnud Torah, X
If Ilabbi Silber '.vislies to avoid trouble, he should repudiate this discriioination ;
a'.:ainst the ^irl students of his Talnrad Torah#
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A NOBI£ DliED
The members of the family of the late Nathan Fox are to be congratulated
upon their noble deed, In donating siz thousand dollars to the Hebrew
Theological College in memory of the departed head of the family. They ^
could not possibly have bestowed their generosity upon an institution >•
that is worthier than the Hebrew Theological College of Chicago, for this f
institution is destined to make Chicago a center of Jewish learning and C
true Jewish piety, and the cementing power of Orthodox Judaism in the ^
Middle IVest. The future of Orthodox Judaism in Chicago and the Middle V/est E
is indissolubly connected v/ith the fate and future of Hebrew Theological
College, and he who comes to the aid of this wonderful institution is
strengthening the cause of Orthodox Judaism and the cause of Jewish learning.
The institution will, in due time, produce a generation of Babbis, scholars,
Hebrew teachers, communal workers, and communal leaders. We therefore
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believe that it is the duty of every intelli^^ent Je;y in Chicago, who has
the future of Judaism in Chicago at heart, to oonie to the aid of the
institution and to assist it in every possible manner, so that it be in
a position to continue its activities, to expand, to develop, and to become
the center of Jewish li^ht, knov/ledge, and true piety. The normal development
of this institution is the best guarantee for a better Jewish generation in
Chicago, and the best guarantee for the perpetuation of traditional Judaism
in Chicago and the Middle .Vest. By selecting this institution as the object
of its philanthropy, the members of the family of the late Nathan Fox have
displayed considerable wisdom and farsightedness, and have, in addition, set
a wonderful example for others to emulate their noble deed. The Hebrew
Theological College needs two things to promote its development, a large
membership and a large endot/ment fund. Unfortunately it has neither, which
is due to the fact that the institution has been in existence only a short
while, and its leaders could not possibly have accomplished these ti7o things.
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But we hope that the first business of the leaders will be to get a large
membership, say of four to five tliousand, sind that it will also work on
the endov-Tnents, tavard which a good beginning has been made by this donation.
The wealthjr classes of our people in Chicago must realize that it is their
duty to maintain not only charitable institutions, but also to support Jewish ^
educational establishment s« Among the Jewish educational establishments in 5
Chicago, the Hebrevj Trieological College is the most important, because from i^
this institution must come Jewish learning and true Jewish scholarship, and F
it must produce a generation of Jewish leaders for the entire Middle West* ^
All other major Jewish institutions in Chicago have large endovmient funds, o
and continue their work without finding monetary obstacles in their v/ay. ^I
The Hebrew Theological College, however, growing from day to day as far as S
the number of students is concerned, does not have an endowment fund worth ^
mentioning. It needs one more than any other philanthropic institution,
because an academic establishment which is not in a position to distribute
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scholarsliips to its students cannot be a great educational center. The way
of the young Talniudic student is not strevm v/ith roses. As a rule, he belongs
*to the poor section of humanity, and he surely is entitled to continue his
studies without feeling the pangs of hunger. For this consideration alone,
the Hebrew Theological College must make an effort to secure as large an
endowiient fund as possible, in a relatively short tii:i6. The Pox family has
made a beginning and has set a wonderful exsuaple to others. Now let others do
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SrC THOUSAinD DCLL'J^ ICR Bi^-T^Y I.:iDIUSIIIi: IA-T0R.'JI
III I.3:;:CHY CF i:iil1TL\lI FOX
The children of Nathan Fox ^-ave six thousand dollars for the 3a-Tay Llid-
rashim La-Torah, in Liomory of their father, v;ho died October 26, 1922.
Tliis is the larrect individual donation v;hich the Ba-Tay Lidrashiia La-Torah '^
has yet received. 3^
Nathan Fox v;as one of Chicago *s respected citizens, a nan of knovvled^^-e, a ^
scholar, and a great philanthropist. He v;as treasurer of the Kebrev/ school g
of the iUishe Eneth Conf-re-^ation and, shortly before his death, brought over £
tv/elve families fron Europe, Of the six thousand dollars v;hich his children, 00
Sidney Fox, Lrs. Levin, and lliss Lilian Fox have donated in his name, one 1:3
thousand dollars v;ill go to the Library Fund of the Ba-Tay L.idrashini La-Torah
and five thousand dollars to the Sndov/nent Fund of the institution.
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Daily Je^vlsh Courier, May 25, 1923 •
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FROM 1HE EVE OF SABBATH TO THE EVE OF SABBATH
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(In English)
Thank GrOd, we already have in Chicago a Hebrew Theological College where
three hundred young men are engaged in study from early morning till late
at night. The institution is internally, as well as externally, a pride
for Chicago, especially a pride for the Chicago Jewry who built the Hebrew
Theological College and who maintain it with due respect. If everything
goes well, we will have in three or four years hence three or four hundred
young men there. Chicago — the Ir Hanadchas (a city /that/ strayed away,
the inhabitants of which fell into idolatry) of yesterday~will become
the center of Torah tomorrow.
The world, however, does not consist of Torah alone, but of Torah plus
respect. Just as we already have a Hebrew Theological College, we are now
in need of another, and much leu^ger, institution, viz., a College of
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young men, but the College of Respect should serve the whole Chicago
Jewry — young and old, adults and minors, poor and rich, educated and illi-
terate. The president of the Hebrew Tneological College is a rabbi — and
it is proper that a rabbi be the president of a Torah institution. As presi-
dent of the College of Respect, I viould naxie my friend and sympathizer, Mr.
Mathew, a man with great approbation for age and education.
Chicago is now a city with a large Jewish population. It has a number of
Jewish charities which do a great deal of charitable work. The Chicago
Jev/ish community is also engaged in spiritual and intellectual work. The
only thing lacking to make it the most beautifxil Jewish community in America
is a College of Respect. You must admit that if the Chicago Jewish com-
munity would have self-respect, if the various Jewish groups in Chicago would
have respect for one another, many things would not occur that do occur and
that does not add prestige to us.
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If the laymen would have respect for the rabbis, they would, under
no circumstances, assent that the rabbis do things they should not
^do/, as for example, organize communal work, help maintain the synagogue,
enroll. new members — i.e., do the work of trustees. If the lajmien would have
respect for the rabbis, the rabbis would not receive starvation wages — and
if thoy would not receive starvation wages, they would not have to make any
"funeral orations" or seek Hechshors /to supervise Itosher too£l nor would
they have to do some other work which I shall not mention at this time.
If the rabbis would have respect for themselves, for the educated laymen
and for the yoiinger generation, they would learn English and would, if need
be, speak in 3nglish. Then the youth would understand them and they would
tmderstand the youth, and the question of two rabbis for one synagogue — one
for the old and one for the young — would never arise.
If the rabbis would have respect for themselves and for the laymen, they
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and they v/ould clean houses A few dubious characters would lose
their jobs — so who cares? .There does it say that rabbinism is a pro-
fession for people who should not and must not be rabbis? If the rabbis
v/ould have respect for theariselves, they would speak well of each other —
and the rabbis of Chicago would form a mutual admiration society. Today
it is just the opposite*
If the synagogue presidents or leaders of the community xvould have respect
for themselves as wall as for the public at large, they v;ould distinguish
between Jev/ish time and central time, and only adhere to the latter* V^hen t
meeting is called for eight o'clock central time, everybody should come at
eight o'clock central time and not at eight o'clock Jewish time, v;hich is
actually ten o'clock central tLme* The meetings woulc then be punctual and
productive. No one would hold speeches and the agenda would be covered in
forty-five minutes.
If the butchers would have respect for thaiiselves and for their customers,
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the customers would have respect for themselves they would not
buy any Trefe bargains from Trefe butchers — and the butcher would be forced
to be either a Kosher butcher or become a watchman*
If parents would have respect for their own parents and for their children,
they would bring up their children In a Jewish atmosphere--they would hand
down the spiritual and moral heritage to their children and the Jewish
spirit would prevail In the Jewish homes of Chicago. If the children would
have respect for their parents, the girls would not go Into the painting
business and the boys would not hang out In the pool rooms and would not
run amuck after good times.
If our theater managers would have respect for the Jewish theater and for
themselves they would not feature any trashy plays and would not always
appeal to the tear-wells of old women, but they would feature artistic and
masterly plays. If the Jewish public would have more respect for the Jewish
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theater, they would i)atroiiize the theater more frequently and
thereby compel the management to put on good plays.
If the Chicago Jews would have respect for Palestine and for the Jewish
people, we would not have to have all that clamor about the Keren Hayesod
(exchequer of V/orld Zionist Organization) Drive anrl the Kei^n Hayesod
leaders would not have to spend all their tine in collecting the Keren
Hayesod pledges. If the Chicago Jews would knov; how disgraceful it is
to Palestine and to the Chalutzim (pioneers in Palestine) in making drives
with so much hullabaloo, there would be no drives and more money would
be raised without then.
If the synagogue presidents would know how ugly it is to have an organization
that does nothing, they would act differently and today there would have been
a communal office with a secretariat and the Chicago Jewish Orthodoxy would
now be organized.
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spect can be learnt. It is therefore necessary to establish a
College of Respect. There are enough qualified nen in Chicago for the
office of president of such an institution. »If my good friend, IJr.
Mathew, will not accept the job, U.G. Steinberg is a suitable candidate.
If not Steinberg, there are many other candidates. 'Hie main thing is to
build the institution—a large College of Respect— and then the salvation
will come for the Jewish community of Chicago.
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FQRV/ARD. May 21, 1923
Workmen's Circle Schools
The graduation concert of the V/orkmen's Circle schools at the ^V^C.
Lyceum, last night was a great success. Over twelve h'l^-^red parents
and friends of the s-udents filled the Auditorium and a f ev hundred people
were refused admittance due to the overwhelming crowd r.ai not sufficient
roora«
The *V, C. choir under the direction of their teacher, Asher Manu-
shevitz were hio:hly ap^lsuded. Their teacher was presented with a
lare;e heaitiful bouquet of flowers and the children themselves, appeared
on the stage like a g rden of flowers.
The famous writer , L. Perltz Hirscbbein» greeted the children with
a warm speech.
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THE NEW HEBREIV TEACHERS' SEMINAET
(Editorial in English)
The Chicago Jewish commimity can congratulate itself upon the establishment
of the Hebrew Teachers* Seminary in conjunction with the Hebrew Theological
College, of which Babbi Saul Silber is president. The Hebrew Theological
College is to train not only rabbis and scholars but also modem Hebrew
teachers because there is actually a crying need for more Hebrew teachei^s
in the entire Middle West. Many a minor Jewish community cannot open a
Hebrew school because it cannot get a trained Hebrew teacher to run it, and
the result is that hundreds of Jewish children in the minor communities
grow up without any Jewish education whatsoever. A Hebrew Teachers* Semi-
nary* in Chicago will solve the problem of Hebrew teachers not only for
Chicago but for the entire Middle West. For this reason the Jewish com-
munities around Chicago are in honor bound to come to the aid of the ne?/ly
established institution, and we hope that they will support it, for it
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serves their Interests as much as It sei'ves the Interests of the
Chicago Jewish community.
Our readers will be Interested to learn that the new branch of the Hebrew
^Theological College, the Teachers' Seminary, will train teachers of both
sexes. For the time being seventeen boys and thirteen girls have applied
for admission, and they will all be admitted because they can satisfy all
the scholarly requirements of the institution. Those who have applied
for admission have received a good elementary Hebrew training, and in
many Instances are already thorough Hebraists. It is noteworthy that the
girl applicants, mostly bom and bred in Chicago, can pass the test with
the same ease as the boys. The girl applicants speak Hebrew fluently and
have a good mastery of the difficult Hebrew grammar. They are also well
versed in modem Hebrew literature. We wish that the graduates of the
Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati would know as much Hebrew as these
little girls of the Chicago Hebrew Teachers* Seminary who are just embark-
ing upon a Hebrew teacher's career.
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We believe that €rfter the lapse of four or five years the Chicago
Hebrew Teachers' Seminary will produce a class of teachers of whom the
community will be pioud. The program calls for a five years* course,
and we are convinced that the teachers to be tr^iined by this seminary ^
will be perfect Hebrew scholars and a good type of teachers* It should
be borne in mind that all the students of the semineoy are permeated
with a spirit of true idealism, that they are not only able but also i::
industrious because they want to acquire as much knowledge as possible, $
and in five years one cem learn a great deal.
Those who will graduate from the Chicago Hebrew Teachers' Seminary will
have not only a thorough knowledge of Hebrew but they will be familiar
with all the branches of Jewish learning, Jewish history, history of
Hebrew literature, Jewish religious philosoply, Jewish theology, Jewish
liturgy, Jewish life in the various lands, €uid so forth. Such teachers
will make a success in life and will render the greatest service to the
cause of Jewish education in this country. These teachers will be
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truly American Hebrew teachers.
Tie hope that the comniunity will understand the importance of this institution
5ind v;ill maintain it in a dignilled manner. V/e do not underestimate the im-
portance of the two other branches of the Kebrev/ Theological College, but we
beg to submit that for all practical intents and purposes the Teachers' Seminary
is the most important branch of the great institution, because it is the teacher
who is shaping the character of a Jewish generation and without Hebrew teachers
or with poor Hebrew teachers the activities of the rabbis will be of no avail. ^
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Silber, upon the first great success of his administration, marked by the
opening of the Teachers* Seminary and we hope that he will still go from
strength to strength in developing the College and in making it the center
of Jewish learning and Jewish education in the Middle VJest»
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GOOD MORNINai
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Dr. S.L'I. llelamed
Greetings: Hay forttine be your lot I We novi have in Chicago a Hebrew Teachers*
Seminary, and I wish it good luck* %
This institution is so important for the future development of the Chicago Jewry ^
that it v;ould be worth v»hlle building a special edifice and organizing a special ^
staff of teachers for this division of the Hebrev/ Theological College. V/hether S
the Hebrew Theological College will produce great rabbis, I do not know sind ^-
no one else knows, although in that institution there are today several young o
men who are well posted in Hebrew and who are qualified for rabbinical positions, jji
But it is certain that the Hebrew Teachers • Seminary will produce a generation
of Hebrew teachers and of scholars In general, who, in turn, will bring up \
another generation of scholars, because many students of the Hebrew Teachers •
Seminary will remain Hebrew teachers.
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The Jev:s nec;rb:' Ghica'-o Siiould kncv; tint the He^rev^ Teacl.ePG* Seninarv is not
only a local institutiorj bi:t an institution Tor t'^.e entire I.iddle "Vect. The
ITebre".' Teacher?* Sor.inarv v.'ill tr'iin rebre:: teachers and these teacjiers v. ill
accept ^:tositions not only in Chicago brt in all Je'..'ish corjiunities around
Chicar'O. .^nr: all coriMunities ;;hich *:il3. enra-e teac:.crs Tro::: the Ghicarc; Iie-
brev; Teachers' Goninary ':ill cert'-.inly v^rofit fro:: their proficiency • It is,
tlerefcre, t::c 'f.uty o:' every Jevdsh co.'^ unity around Chicayo to contribute
annually to this institution. The Chica-'o Jevs built tiio edifice of the in-
stitution, but it nust be naintained by the entire 'hiddle host, lir,:^ spiritual
and reli^'ious Ijfe of the future Jea'is.: r-encrations in the !.."iddle h'est demonds
entirely unon th.e success of the Tlebrev: Teachiers 3eninary«
Tof.iorroa the Jcaish i.iasses on the '..est oide and hortlr.-'est Side 7.ill have the
opportunity norifonally to acai'dnt thensclves ..ith Jr. Chai:.: ..eiznann. The
brilliant Zionist leader 'vill addrer-s t'vo r:iass rieetinr:s torxrrov: nirht, adiich
v;ill be held at the Ijieases Israel Conryreration, n02:ian Avenue and Douylas
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Boulevarl, and in tlie Tiferoth Zion Syn'-ir:or-uc , Lincoln Avenue, Dr. '..ei::>!riCLnn
under £t':in "Is the y.sychclo.^y or the Jov.ich narses better than r:ny other Je;;
of our tine — he understands thuir s-;-arit and ti;eir soul ^md hov.- to ini'uso nev;
life intcj thji:.. I'-^til nov; the C}:ic-*iv-o Jev;ish rias::'^: have not liet^rd Bv. ..eiz-
nann, and ':hen they v:ill ^er5^cnally acquaint the...selvea 7;ith hin toraorrcv; evon-
iny, they ■;ill roGO"ni::e in Dr. '/eiznann a ty^-^ical Je'.rish leader. If Dr. 3hi;ar-
ya Levin unlerrtanda the psycholoyy of the Jcich nac:;e£;, Dr. V/eiar.:ann is a
tru.e e::a::i";~d.e in thi^: field — and ';hen he s^^eahs to then, he rn^eahs in the lanr^uare
of t:i6ir e.ail :.nd their cyirit. /3::ia!.:'Tnn*s vieit here ::a3 in conneetion aith
drive to ri^.ice funds for Palestine^
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TES JEWISH COLDiUNIlY OF CHICAGO KEEPS ITS PROMISE
Classes in the Hebrew Teachers' Seminary, one of the most important divisions
of the Hebrew Theological College, open today. All interested in Hebrew
national religious education entertain the hope that in due tine, the Hebrew
Teachers* Seminary will solve the iiK>st difficult and complicated problem, viz:
to train American Hebrev/ Teachers for the /unerican Jewish children—a type of
teacher that apart from his secular knov/ledge should be well posted in Hebrew
literature*
The program of the Hebrew Teachers* Seminary, which was drawn up by the Jewish
Board of Education, offers a five-year course in Talmud, a thorough and profound
study of the Bible with all comraentaries, Hebrew literature, history, pedagogy,
and science created by the Jewish intellect of recent times.
All subjects will be taught in Hebrew only*
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Thus far thirty students v/ho received their elementary Hebrew education in
the Chicago Hebrew schools have registered. Other students i«ho wish to
enroll in this school are required to speak Hebrew more or less fluently,
have a satisfactory knowledge of the To rah and i^ashi ^oimuentator of the
Talimid and Bible/, Prophets, history, and grammar. No students ivill be
accepted after this semester.
Respectfully,
Officers of The Hebrew Theological College
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TO HJILD M0D2HN TATATO) TORAH
ON SOUTH SIDE
JEIWSE
The committee in charge of construction consists of: E. V/einstein, A» S.
Grodzin, Heniy Cohen, M* Fogelson, J. Cohen, B. J. Ettelson, M# Shrery,
J. M. Weuberger, J. Zinonskj% a. Sloan, J. Sigel, J. Daniels, M. \u Price,
and L. Krieger^
Rabbi Eliezer Mishkin stated that the committee already has §20, 000 •
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A modem Talmud Torah, equipped with the latest improvej/ients, will soon
be built by the South Side Jews, near ^ongre gat ion/^ Beth Kedrosh Hagodol,
5129-31 Indiana Avenue. The lot on which the Talmud Torah is to be
built, is valued at ten thousand dollars and was donated by Congregation 2
Anshe Dorim. The building when complete will cost around $65,000* l^^
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THE VJEST SIDE RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS
(In English)
The 7/est Side Sabbath schools of the Chicago section of the United Sjmagoguec
and Women* s League of America are open again for the hundreds of children whc
obtain Jewish instruction. Classes are conducted every Saturday and Sunday
at the following congregations: the Bnei ICoshe on Paulina near Taylor Street;
Beth Israel on Robey Street, near Roosevelt Road; Agudath Jacob, 1433 West
14th Street; Anshe Motele, on Washburne Avenue near Racine; Lubavitzer, 1243 :S
Peoria Street; Bnei Israel, on Francisco Avenue, near Roosevelt Road, and
the iUishe Knesis Israel daily classes. In these schools the children obtain
instruction in Hebrew, Jewish history, and religion, and more children are
welcome to come. The schools are conducted by Miss AZina Goldberg, assisted
by a staff of fine and capable teachers.
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RABBI TEACHER AT Y. M. C. A.
(In English)
The Sears Roebuck Y. M« C» A» has invited Rabbi Leon Fram of Tofaple Judea to
conduct a Bible class composed of Christians and Jews. Rabbi Fram will give
a series of lectures under the general topic of "The Modern Message of the
Bible»»*
This is the first time in Chicago, and perhaps in the entire America, that a
rabbi has been invited to conduct a Bible class under the auspices of the
Young Men*s Christian Association. It is an evidence of broad-mindedness in
which the Christian and the Jew might well rejoice. €*>
Rabbi Fram received the rabbinical degree at the Hebrew Union College in
1920, and has been spiritual leader of Temple Judea since his graduation*
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(I^ditoricl in Snglish)
In a remarkable interviev; with a re^oresentc.tive of ohe Courier, which is
published elsewhere in the Yiddish section in this issue, Habbi J. L.
Gordon, reco^iized dean and leader of the aii]ierican Orthodox rabbinate, said
that the Beth Lledrosh L'Torah, or as it is knovm in 3nglish, the Lebrexv
Theological seminary, is already a great center of Talnudic and rabbinic
studies, i^bbi Gordon summed up the scholarly accomplish^rients of the students g
of that institution by saying: ^
"I have examined a great man^- of thera a^id I can tell you that those whom I "^
have examined are thorougli Talmudic scholars cjid know much more Talmud and
the Codes than even the most optLaistic of us imagine. I have examined some
of the students in the Codes and have foiind them to be regular lomdim
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^cholai^. Their laiowledse of the Talnud is renarlcabie. Some of then
are so nature and have accuLiulatod such a vast knov/ledge of the Ta3jiiud
and rabbinic literature that they are already fit to be rabbis and teachers
in Israel, and in sone not ver;^^ distant time, they vjill probably be ordained
rabbis,"
Rabbi J. L. Gordon, 7;hose ovm scholarship and erudition is never short of
marvelous, is a severe critic and a more severe examiner, and if he says p
that after he exai;iined the ct dents of the Beth L'edrosh L* To rah that they ^^
are making rapid strides in their learning, and that the institution is ::o
doing v;onderful v;ork as a center of Talmudic and rabbinic leamins, one feels ^-
sure that the Kebrev; Theological College is serving 'Jell the community and o
is serving v;ell the purpose for v;hich it v;as established. Hiis testimonial jjj
of the great .^abbi should fill the heart of every Orthodox Jev/ in Ghica30
v;ith pride and encourage him to do foi* the institution ^vliatever he can.
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Unfortunaoely Ghicat:;o Crthodox Je*.;iy is not yet quite alive to the situ-
ation before it. Only a minority of tlie Orthodox Jev<s has contributed
tov;ard the naintenance of the institution, and the laaintenance alone re-
quires five thousand dollars per month, or sixty thousand dollars per
annum. V/e still contend that Ohicaco Ortliodox Jev;ry alone can Liaintain this ^
institution without resorting to appoals. to outside Jev;ish coimunities* The ^
sum neceosar^r for the maintenance of the institution can be procured by 'p
voluntary contributions or by a membership campaiGiu Hiere is no reason why XT
the roster of the institution should not have at least four thousand nar.ies. ^
If four thousand Je\is in Chicago v:ill consent to contribute tov;ard the ...ain- £
tenancc of the institution from ten to tvcnt:/^five dollars a year, the bulk of ^
the money uill be procured, and should tliere be - deficit, the leaders of the
institution v;ill find v/ays end neuns hov; to cover it,
iis soon as tiie Keren Ilaj^esod /^exchequer" of jorld Ijionist Orcanizatioi^ drive
is over, the first tasi: before the Orthodox Jewish community of Jhica^^o is to
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provide for this xvonderTul inslsitution, .;e sliouj.d not v;ait until tlie
instituoion v;i^l face a financial crisis. 'I'he Beth Ledrosli L' To rah is
naturally very dear to the heart of the Orthodox rabbis in Ohica^io, and if
the entire rabbinate in Chicago v.lll nako an effort to secure funds for the
institution, it v;ill surely be successful, especially since it v;ill get the
co-opeintion of hundreds v-ho are equally interested in the v/elfare of the
institution and v;ho are anxious to help it«
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THE MODERN HEBREW SCHOOL
One of the most important questions confronting Merlcan Jewry is the question
of Jewish education for the children; how they should be taught, and to which
schools they should be sent* Because this is a free country, anybody can
become a Hebrew teacher and can teach as he pleases, according to his ability. ^
That is why we have, much to our regret, so many illiterate adults*
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It is not Important that your child should receive a Jewish education in a
modem Hebrew school, from a responsible and experienced teacher. Mr. A*
Rubinstein's Modern Hebrew School, at 1261 North Lincoln Street, is, un-
questionably, a reputable institution. Ihis school is practically the only
one of its kind, not only in Chicago, but perhaps in the whole country.
Mr* Rubinstein is a very competent and qualified teacher and principal. He
has native teaching ability and has adapted himself to the customs of this
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country and understands the psychology and characteristics of the American-
bom Jewish children*
The Modem Hebrew School is sanitary, clean, and in many respects, it even
surpasses the public schools* In the Modem Hebrew School, the pupils have
the utmost respect for their studies and their teachers. Everything is con- ^
ducted in a friendly and resi)ectful manner. Never has a harsh word been used
to maintain order*
The subjects taught in this school are Hebrew, the Bible, Jewish history, the
significance of the holidays, and the reading, writing, and speaking of
Yiddish*
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Hebrew is taught according to a modem technique, and a true Jewish and g
nationalist spirit prevails in the School* Mr* Rubenstein, who has his own
methods of teaching, has been in the profession for more than nineteen years.
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Diose who wish to give their children a genuine Jewish education, so that
their children can grow up with a knowledge of Jewish history and can be-
come conscientious Jews, should send them to the Modern Hebrew School.
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Dally Jewish Cotirlar, Mar» 19, 192S.
JMISH PEOPLES INSTITUTE USES EDUCATIONAL FILMS
(In English) 2
In connection with the work of the evening elementary school, the /Jewish r;
PeoplesT^ Institute Is utilizing the motion picture as a means of supplementing ^
the class work by showing educational and Industrial films ♦ These films are 2
of tremendous Interest to the students and are made part of the class work* ^
The public Is cordially Invited to witness these plcttires every Thursday CiJ
evening at 9 F« !!• at the Institute* ^
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laEoSES I3PJ\EL IIUSACH SFORD SYFAGOOUE TO DOlllTS
$600 A YSi^vR TO IffiBSSV/ .ILCOLOGICAL GC11E(S1
At its regvilar meeting, Knesses Israel Nusach Sford Synagogue resolved to
contribute ;];600 annually to the Ilebrev/ Theolocical College.
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syi:agoguj3 Oil Tm: i:i::i3Rz.; TicoLoaiCiL coLLsa2
At a Lieetin^; of the Chicago rabbinate, v/hicli v;as held yesterday at the ^ebrev^ ^
Theological College, questions concerning the strengthening of the Torah in ^
Chicago, as well as in I^urope, v;ere discussed in detail. It v;as determined ^^
that the Chicago rabbinate should address all synagogues tonorrov; on ^he sub- p
ject ofj the importance of the Hebrew// Theological College, and should urge all ^
men to become members of that institution, and all v/omen to join the auzciliaries §
of the Hebrev; Theological College, "^
It was also decided that an appeal be made next Saturday in all synagogues for clJ^
the liluropean seminaries of Polojid, Lithuania, and other countries.
Plans v/ere discussed concerning support of the IHzrath Torah, an organization
i*;hich extends aid to destitute rabbis in Europe.
Rabbi Sphraim Spstein v/as chairman.
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'JJhe Te;/i3h People's Institute of Chicu^o anno ncG3 the openin-r;: of a class
in the Techniciue or the Scenario, or l.ritin- for Llotion lictures, on February
5, 192;3, under the instruction of Blanche Rov/on, recently of the Irving
V/riters* School of Ilev/ York, and of the Oeorge jashington and PwObertson
TJhiversities of V/ashington, u.O. and a iiember of the '.iriters* League of t hat
City*
.in unique opportunity is boinr- offered in Ghicigo to learn the art of v/riting
for notion Pictures by direct cla.:3 instruction, instead of by correspondence,
v/hich is good in itself, but not stiinulatin:- enough to inspire the average
student to his best efforts. Under proper instruction, v/riting salable
scenarios is far sinpler than the average person thinks. It need not dis-
courage anyone, hov/ever meager his ed.ication. .iinateur writers, v;ith practi-
cally no previous literary trainin;-, have beea successful in this forr.i of
v/ritingo ' I.:any an ainbitiuus student h-is v/orked his way through college by
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means of his earnings in this lucrative field. Because of the great profit
found in it, and its high artistic development, v;riting for the screen has
also engaged the attention of the best uad most highly paid writers.
The drama is the mother of all arts, because it embraces all the arts — music,
sculpture, painting, poetry, and every art finds expression in the production
of a good drama. It, therefore, ma^-ces a v;ide cultural appeal to every class,
and since the scenario has become a highly developed form of the drauia, with-
out the limitations of tne legitimate stage in time and space, it is expected
that our class will arouse liiuch inter-^st in cosmopolitan and artistic Chicago.
New writers are in great demand, because tnere is daily need for nev; material.
The stor;-^ is the thing and every norrial human being is capable of producing
stories. One*s own life is made up of stories. Lists of the best maikets
vail be made an important point in the course, and free criticism of scenarios
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v;ill be r'iven students, .ji honest und sincere endG<.vor ;;ill bo made in this
serious course to- :;ia}:e it as pructicul as possible, so that students v;ill be
enabled to vn?ite salable scerjarios, and place tlio:.: in the best ii^rlcets.
The class ;;ill i.ieet every :.-onday and '..'ednesd'-iy eveninr* at the Jcv/ish People's
Institute, 1258 J. Taylor Street at 7:o0 o'clock. -J.1 the techaiical phases,
as 7:ell as the i.iarlretin^- problei.is v;ill be ci^ei: thorou^ -h attention. -^ nany
racdel screen pl^vs as possible vrill be discussed in class.
Personal class instruction has r.ariy advanta^-es over the correspondence courses,
since it has the vivii'yin.^ :ind stiiiulutiir- influe^'-ce of the instructor as v;ell
as the inspiring presence of other enthusiastic classr^iates o£ similar tastes.
'^e feel th:it this course v/ill render •. distinct service in helpinr-; you to
discover your talent ana develop your vrritinc, ability.
Lectures by Screen Stars v'ill be featured frci;i tiii^e to tii'ie.
Tae fees are very r.oaercte — only ten dollars for the entire course, ^'irst
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session free.
Hegistration novi open at the office of t he Institute, 1258 '/• Taylor Street. :!%'
Tele. Hayrriarket o400. ^ditor^s note: This v.rticle is in j]nglish orii-inc^lly.::^
It has not been edited lu the usuul nannerjj^ 7~
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GOOD LIOl^miG
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Dr. 3. M. :.:ela]!:ed
Sunday, a coi.jfdttee of v;hich I an a i-iember, v/alkod into the Conr:re.;ation -B
Bnai Jacol;, one of the snaller synaco;i:ues, and made and seconded a laotion .-^
that this synacocue should make a yearly contribution of t;7o hundred dollars fZ
to the Kebrev; l^ieolocical Golle^ge. Our niotion v/as immediately adopted and ^^
I believe that all the other synacocues v:ill also accept this motion. V.^xat u^
v;e need is visiting coininittees. If there are enouch visiting coimnittcSes,
the Hebrew ltiGolo;:ical College will not be short of funds. ZIov; the question f
is: Miere can i;e cot visitinc cor.itiittees? l.'e must renenber that there are
more than one hundred synac:ocues in Chicaf:o.
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WEST SIDE SABBATH SCHOOL
(In English)
Public assemblies of the parents and children of the West Side Religious
Schools will be held on the week of Chamlsho Ossor B*shvat at the Tarlous
Congregations where schools are conducted. Speakers will also address
these meetings ?^lch will be of great Interest. The first assembly and
lecture on Friday evening at the Bnal Moshe Congregation; speakers,
Rabbl^^u/Budzlnsky auid Mr. J. Cohen. On Saturday afternoon at two o* clock 2
at the Agudath Jacob Congregation; speakers, Mr. Blousky and }i£r. B. co
Hlrshowltz. On Monday evening at the Anshe Motele Congregation; speakers, r:^
Mr. A. Kaplan and Mr. J. Brenner. On Wednesday evening at the Bnal Israel ''^
Congregation on Fanclsco Avenue; speakers, Mr. A. Shohet and Mr. H. Leavltt.
On Thursday afternoon at the Anshe I^esls Israel Congregation; Miss Anna
Gk>ldberg will speak. On the following Friday evening at the Beth Israel
Congregation on Robey Street; speakers. Rabbi Shochet and Mr. Malln. On
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Saturday €ifternoon at two o* clock at the Lubavltzer Congregation; where
speakers of interest will address.
These assemblies are arranged and called by Miss Anna Goldberg for the
purpose of interesting the parents, especially the mothers, in the Religious
Instruction the children obtain at the Sabbath Schools and also to strengthen
their Jevriah training at home. AMong the teachers vAio are assisting for
the success of their parents and children gatherings are Miss Fanny Turner,
Miss Sarah Jacobson, Miss Rose Kolm, Miss Esther Raynes, Miss Belle Burdick, g
Bessie Rleritt, Goldie Gelfond, Rose Johnson, Anna Friedman, Deborah
Shapiro, Anna Greenberg, Helen Swirsky, and several others. ^Editor's note:
This article is in English originedly. It has not been edited in the usual '3i
manner^
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DO YOUR DUTY
(Editorial)
The leaders of Chicago Jevjry have come to the conclusion that an attempt
must be made to combat the deadliest foe of ^jrierican Jewry — illiteracy, and
they have also reached the conclusion that a large Jewish center like Chicago,
has certain spiritual obligations, and something must be done to elevate the
spiritual life of the city* To attain this objective the Hebrew Theological
College has been built — an institution whose task it is to rear a generation
of savants, scholars, rabbis, and teachers, who, in turn, will hand down
their knowledge to the next generation. The task of the Hebrew Theological
College, as we have already emphasized, is not a one-sided one. The Hebrev/
Theological College is not a trade school; it is the spiritual and educational
center for the /jeviishj Orthodox comraunity of ChicagOt Therefore, it is the
duty of every Chicago Jew to take an interest in this institution and help
it as much as possible.
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If, however, every Jew in Chicago Is obliged to help the Hebrew Theological
College, then certainly every Orthodox synagogue Is obliged to do so because
only the Hebrew Theological College can assure the future of the Orthodox
synagogue. If the next generation of Jews In Chicago Is Illiterate, the
synagogue will become superfluous. In the Old Country, where human activity ^
was limited, even an Illiterate could be a Jew. But entirely different ^
living conditions prevail In America. Here, If a person grows up Illiterate, ^
we can rest assured that he will not be a Jew In our and your opinion, be- ilT
cause he did not have the training In a Jewish home that a Jewish child r:^
received In the Old Country. Thus, the Hebrew Theological College In Chicago .2
Is not a cultural luxury, but Is rather an elementary necessity for the j^^
development of a Jewish envlronmexxt In this large and powerful Jewish community .ci
It Is, therefore, the duty of every Orthodox synagogue In Chicago, whether ^'
large or small, to help this Institution, which has such a great task.
We say that every synagogue, without any exceptions, must pledge Itself to
give an axmual contribution to the Hebrew Theological College. The two
largest synagogues In the city have established a precedent by setting a good
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example for the others. They have pledged to give no less than five hundred
dollars a year to this promising Institution. Now the other synagogues
should show fdiat th^y can do, and vbat they are willing to do«
We are convlnoed that Congregations Jpaahe/ Llebawltoh, Tlphereth Zlon, ^
Eehllath Jacobs and Shaarelthora Anshel Maarov, as well as B*nal Moshe and oi
other large synagogues In Chloago, will do their duty. They will give no "^
less than the Congregations Anshe Eheseth Israel and Anshe Sholom have given, ir^
but vdiat will the small synagogues do? After all, the majority of the
organized Orthodox Jews In Chicago are found in small synagogue organizations*
Therefore, we cannot put the full responsibility upon the ten or twelve large
synagogues •
In Chicago, there are more than one hundred Orthodox ssmagogues, small and
large, and the future of the Hebrew Theological College does not depend
upon what the few large synagogues do, but ui>on lAiat the majority of the
small sjrnagogues do, because the members of small synagogues constitute the
majority of the Chicago Orthodoxy. The small synagogues must not evade
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their duty, and we hope that they will keep that In mind*
We understand that the directors of the Hebrew Theologloal College have
appointed a committee, whose task it Is to contact the various synagogues
and to urge them to fulfill their duty to this institution. As we understand
the situation, it is the duty of this committee, primarily, to contact the
small synagogaes, because it is practically certain that we will not have to
argue much with the representatives of the large synagogues. The latter
have helped to build the beautiful edifice and they are already Interested
in it. The small synagogues, on the other hand, have not, as yet, been
attracted to this work and have not yet manifested any Interest in this
institution, which is as essential for them as it is for the large synagogues.
If the Hebrew Theological College is to have the firm support of the Chicago <^
Orthodoxy, it iiust not be the support of a few large synagogues, but the
support of all the synagogues.
To the Chicago synagogues, idiether large or small, we say this: Do your duty.
You have an opportunity now to lay a sound and healthy foundation for
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traditional Judaism in the second largest Jewish coimmmity in the world.
If a generation of savants and scholars, of learned rabbis and competent
Hebrew teachers is developedj the Chicago Orthodoxy will not only be assured
of a future, but also will become a great force in American Jewry. This
is the prospect of the immediate future. Let every Orthodox synagogue in ^
Chicago give a decent annual contribution to the Hebrew Theological College, ^
and if the institution develops normally, the future will be safe. If
Two synagogues have already stepped forward, and made unequivocal pledges*
What will the other synagogues do?
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Dally Jewish Courier, Jan. 26, 1923.
BIBLE AHD HISTOSY CLASSES K)R YOUNG ISIT EI EEBREV7
THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE TONIGHT
The courses in Bible and Jewish history, which began last Friday evening in
the Hebrew Theological College, 3448 Douglas Boulevard, will continue this
evening* The classes are from 7:30 to 10 P. M.
In Chicago there are many young men who have studied in the Hebrew Theolo-
gical College and then continued their studies In universities where they
were trained for various professions* Others have taken up different
trades* These courses have been inaugurated for these young men.
Last Friday evening classes were well attended and proved to be very success- ^
ful# A larger number of students is expected this evening*
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Rabbi Saul Silber
Those v\Aio are interested in the Hebrew Theological College, who have great
plans for its improvement, and who are willing to bend every effort to
guarantee its development and success, must, first of all, have some data
on the material that the Theological College possesses. By ^material, ^
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At present there are 235 students attending the Hebrew Tlieological College
and 145 students in the Yeshivah Etz Hayim^ branch of the Theological
College/'^ The students of the Yeshivah iUtz Hayim are divided into six
Talmud classes, taught by three Talmud teachers.
The Hebrew Theological College has divided 90 students into six classes.
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IV conducted by four aninent rabbis. Four other teachers have been en-
gaged to teach the students of both institutions the Bible, grainmar,
Hebrew, and history. The students are superior individuals and there are
a significant number of them who have the qualities and characteristics of
our ancient sages.
The students are too young to have a broad knpxvledge and understanding of the f^
Talmud and its commentaries, i^bout tv/enty-two students also attend university <^
classes xvhere they distinguish themselves. Everyone who sees them recognizes ^
them as the blessed children of God. About sixty students of the Theological 2
College have either been bom or have been reared in ^\merica, and among ^
them, there are some from as far west as Houston, Texas and as far north
as St. Paul.
From what has already been said, we believe that we can gain some understand-
ing, although inconplete, of the material that the Hebrew Theological College
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lY has at the present ti^e. .7e say at the present time, because we must
not, under any "circumstances, have a fixed opinion. Another educa-
tional institution must be organized v/ithin the Hebrew Theological College,
viz., a teachers* seminary. .Then this institution is organized, the num-
ber of students v/ill increase.
7/e hope that the dominating spirit within this institution v/ill be purely
religious and nationalistic — the very same spirit that has dominated Judaism
throughout the centuries of our history and y;hich has been the backbone of
our people.
These two elements/religion and nationalism]7are identical. One nurtures the
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College, v/e can discuss the spirit prevailing in the College and also the -o
basis upon which the board of education will try to develop the institution. ^\^
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lY other, and v;e are convinced that the religious and nationalistic
spirit will inspire all the Jev/s of Chicago who v/ish to elevate the
Crown of the Torah and the national honor; wlio wish to v/ork tirelessly for
the development and success of the Hebre;*; Theological College.
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The purposes and objectives of the Hebrew Theological College will be to <r.
train the qualified members of the growing generation to be real, conscien- f'
tious, and upright Jews, and to extend to those among them ^vho v/ill choose -t3
this sacred work as their lifev/ork, every opportunity to attain their o
objective.
V/e believe that it is necessary to point out these basic principles to ^
which the students must adhere in order to become real, conscientious^ and
upright Jews:
1. They must learn to love God from the depths of their souls.
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IV 2. They must study the Torah diligently and arduously with all the
vigor that they have, and they must lead lives in harmony and
accord with its religious, moral, and ethical precepts,
3. They must try to understand the Jewish people and their problems; to
feel their tragic history; to dream their dream; to sacrifice for then
when sacrifices are necessary.
A true Jew is one who is "true in himself" and is at peace with the outside
world. A true Jev: is one who possesses a Jewish mind plus a Jewish heart. ro
Both intellect and character must be woven from the fabric of the Torah. <^
Because the v/ord, Torah, has recently become so elastic and has been
misused, we wish to define it. The "Torah," which begins with Moses and
extends, like a strand of pearls, to Rabbi Akibah and his contemporaries,
and the "Torah" from Moses riaimonides to the great (>aon of V/ilno will be
studied in written and oral fom— the "Torah," which seeks to raise man
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IV from the animal level, to eradicate bestial passions from the human
heart and to implant morality and virtue therein; the ^Torah*^ vThich
carries man on the wings of an eagle to celestial spheres; the ^Torah^'
which seeks to free him from his earthly chains; the "Torah'' which seeks
to solve the eternal riddle of the universe.. •• ; the "Torah^ which seeks
to establish the relationship of friendship between the Creator and I.^n.
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All students, particularly those who vrish to become rabbis and teachers,
will follov; this course and we shall devote more time and skill to teach- ^S
ing these students because their task will be to elevate Judaism and to
defend it against any threat.
So far, we have discussed, in general/termsT'f the spirit which the board of
education will eventually have to mold. ;/e believe that we must also dis-
cuss the organizational system and the details of the curriculum of the
Hebrew Theological College, with which the board of education will have to
busy itself.
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IV The board of education will be divided into three committees: one for
the Yeshivah Stz Hayim, one for the Theological College, and one for
a Teachers' Seminary, These committees will meet every I.Ionday and plan the
co-ordinating principles for the Hebrew Theological College*
The tasks of the board of education are as follows:
!• It must engage competent teachers apnroved by the officers of the insti-
tution*
3. It must draw up a conplete curriculum for the respective teaching depart-
ments and consult with the faculty as to the time required for study.
4. The board of education will have to give much of its time, at present,
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IV to organizing the following studies: Bible, grammar, language, history,
and other classes.
5. It will have to convince the students that it is concerned vrith secular ^
studies also, and that it is their duty to know these studies and not 5^
siiaply an optional choice. ^
6o It will have to introduce an additional number of organizational ques- :,o
tions into the classes, ani to fix the ^boundaries' between the suitable c>
candidates for the Hebrew Theological College who could and should enter
the Yeshivah, and the requirements of the Theological College for those
who will continue their studies.
The board of education will have to fix the 'boundaries'* where one depart-
ment ends and another begins. These "boundaries' are essential and we will
call them the 'boundaries of the To rah'.
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rv ?• The board of education will hav3 to examine the students to see
vfliat progress the students have made and to find out the reasons
why sane students are behind in their studies and try to help them;
it will have to award prizes for essays on the Talmud and other
subjects.
S. It will have to divide the semesters and academic years, and determine
the amount of time to be spent on the various courses. (;/e recommend
three years for the Yeshivah, five years for the Teachers* Seminary,
and seven years for the Theological College. )
9. The board of education must become interested in the subjects that the r3
students study in the universities and must see to it that the students ^
who take an academic course should take up subjects which will be in
harmony with the tasks and ideals of the Hebrew Theological College.
10. It must formulate the ^wisdom of Israel" that is to be taught to the
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11. It must iininediately engage a teacher of public speaking and voice train-
ing for those students who have recently come from overseas, in order
to improve their accents v/hich are often very harsh.
12. It must enter into close contact with the students; it must select among
them the most gifted and encourage them in their studies; it must make
them conscious of their great undertaking and inspire them to continue
the sacred work that they are engaged in, and instill in their hearts
love for the To rah and fear of Gtod.
13. It must become interested in the material condition and v/elfare, and in
the physical condition of the students.
A subcommittee of the board of education should confer v/ith the Budget committee
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rv and jointly determine the/amount ofZfinancial support to be given
to the students.
We believe that we have covered the temporary needs of the Hebrew Theologi-
cal College and we hope that the worthy rabbis and gentlemen of the board f^
of education will exert every effort so as to carry through all the points
herein mentioned.
?/e look to the future joyfully and hopefully, because we are proud of the
edifice which the Orthodox Jews have built; we know that the board of
directors is ready to do its duty and to exert all its efforts for the
V/e wish to state, although it is out of place/hereT", that the expenses of
the Hebrew Theological College amount to .^30,000 a year, but for the
forthcoming year ^50,000 will be required for several improvements which c
are urgently needed.
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Tiii; T.^:: OF i^Lj iL^Bim TrLjOLoaicjL collsoh:
(Jciitorial in Z^n^lish)
Tue Ilebrev; Theolo^;ical Gollece of Ghicaco, bettor ]:no77n as the Beth I.Ieclrosh -^
L*Torah, is not and i.iust not be a school for profosoionals, must not be a trade 5
school in any shape or for:.i. Its jnain tasli is to brin^: up a generation of <:i
learned Jev/s, so that they r:iay be eo^uipped intellectually and norall^^ to preside :-
over Jev;ish destinies of Jev;ish coiTununities and to continue the traditions of
our people • The Ilebrev; Theological Seminary has actually one task to perform "3
— to spread li:;ht, the light of Jev:ish knov/ledge, Everything else is a matter
of second consideration. It is up to tlie student to deterinine v;hether he v/ants
to become a Rabbi or not. It is u^d to the student to sav v/hether he vjants to ^
become a Hebrew teacher or not, but the spirit prevailing in the institution
must be a spirit of intellectual unselfishness and a spirit of true learning,*
The institution v/ill have performed the function for v/liich it v/as called into
being if after five years from today it i;ill produce a generation of young and
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ambitious Jewish scholars. Vfliether these scholars prefer to remain
Rabbis or laymen will not affect the college in any way.
The trouble with American Jewry is that it has learned very little and that it
has forgotten a great deal. To eradicate ignorance is the task of the Hebrew
Theological College of Chicago, and to be frank about it, we are concerned with
the niimber of lay-scholars the college may produce than with the number of
Rabbis be graduated from the college /fio/^ Of course if a young student is
very pious and believes himself fit for the Rabbinate and the Board of Directors
of the institution holds the same view, then he should not be denied a special o
Rabbinic training. But the college should not force bojrs into the Rabbinate or ^
even try to persuade them to join the Rabbinic class, unless those young men S
who choose the Rabbinate as a career will be successful Rabbis. Those, however, oi
who become Rabbis because they are forced into the Rabbinate or because they
think they have nothing better to do in life than to become Rabbis, will give
poor services to the Congregation and will be very poor Rabbis,
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The same holds good of Hebrew teachers, V/e need more Hebrew teachers
in the Lliddle IVest, and even if the Theological College should produce fifty
a year, they will aU find positions, for there is a scarcity of Hebrew teachers
in America. But no student of the Theological College should be pressed into
the teachers class and he should not be persuaded to embark upon a teacher's
career, unless he feels and the Board of Directors feel that he vail be fit
for his job, morally, psychologically, and intellectually. A man may be a fine
scholar and make a very poor teacher. Teaching is an art in itself, and it is
an art that cannot be acquired. V/hen the students v/ill receive a thorough :3
Hebrev/ and Talmudic education, they will surely be able to determine Tfldiat they
could do best. There is no doubt in our mind that a great many will choose
the Rabbinate as their career, v^ile others will prefer to embark on a teacher's
career, that may be as remunerative as any other career. But the principle
that the Hebrev; Theological College has as its main task to spread the knowledge
of Judaism must never be forgotten or overlooked.
Although the Hebrew Theological College has been established by the Chicago
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Jev/s, it should not serve the purposes of the Chica::o coLu.iunity only,
but it should serve the purposes of the I.Iiddle ./estern Jev/ry at larce, and
should cive preference to youn^ i.ien fron the I.Iiddle './est. By doin^ so it v/ill ^
invite the sympathy of the I.Iiddle '.Western Jev:r:^ and finally it v;ill also ^et ^3
the support of tlie Iliddle \/estern Jev/ry. If the Board of Directors v/ill bear
this in nind it v/ill nalce it its business to ret in touch v/ith all the Jev/ish Z
coLTmunities in the Middle VIest and tr^^ to ^et the support of each and every ^
coimnunity in the lliddle V/est. The Lliddle V/estem coininunities should be nade J
to feel that they are partners and co-oi/ners of tliis institution and that they
are obligated to the institution.
It is not only important from a financial point of viev/, but it is important
from a moral and intellectual point of view. The interest a Lliddle Jestem
Jewish community mi£:;ht take in the Eebrev; Theological Seminary v/ill contribute
to the intensifying of the Jex/ish intellectual life of that community. It v/ill
accompany v/ith the keenest interest the development of the institution and it
v/ill take pride in the fact and it will make it its business to find positions
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for the graduates of the institution.
The Board of Ijducation of the Theolocical Seininary must consist of Hebrev; and
Talrnudic scholars, raen v7ho are not v;ell versed in Ilebroiv and Talmudic lore have
no right to be nei-ibers of the Board of :]]ducation. They may do a good raany .-
things for the institution v/hen serving on the Board of Directors, but they .^
should not serve on the Board of Education. Tlie Board of Education of an ^
academic establishment and the Hebrer;; Trieological College is supposed to be an
academic establishment — should consist of men alive in xheir task. They must ^
be in a position to folia/ the developmente of the institution from a purely i
intellectual and scholarly point of vieiv. They must give the institution its f^
intellectual standard, and unless they are intellectuals thc;.iselves, they v;ill '3
not be able to do so, and the institution will remain a Talmud Toroli or a '^
second class Yeshivali. The very nature of the institution, its very function,
necessitates the Board of Education consist of learned men.
If the leaders of the institution v/ill be mindful of these three things, — first,
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that the institution is primarily called upon to spread the ]Giovjled{3e
of Judaisn; secondly that it is to serve the purpose of L'iddle "./estern Jev/ry
at larre, and thirdly;- that it nust be a hi^li class acadeiriic establishment,
then there is no doubt in our nind that it will be one 6.:iy not only the pride
of Ghicaf^o, not onljr the pride of Iliddle './estern Jev/ry, but the pride of /^lerican^^
Jev/ry at lar^e. ^^itor*s note: This article is in lilnrilish oricinally. It j,^
has not been edited in the usual niannerj^T" ^
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A WOHD MUST BE KEPT
(Editorial)
V/hen the csunpai^n was being carried on for the erection of a Hebrew Theological
College, the leaders of the institution publicly declared that there would be
three divisions in that building, viz., a talnudic elementary school, a rabbi-
nical seminary, and a teacher's college.
The doors of the Hebrew Theological College are open, and hundreds of young
men are nov/ seated in the comfortable, light, and warm rooms, engaged in their
studies. ]3ut, so far, nothing has been said of the establishment of a teacher's
college, which, after all, is far more important and of greater significance
than the rabbinical college because, whereas one congregation of 5,000 members
requires only one rabbi, the very saiae congregation needs five teachers; the
education of the youth is more important than anything else in Jev/ish life.
If it is true that the Holy Temple was established primarily for the sake of
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little children, it is also true that Palestine will be rehabilitated only
when the Jewish youth know what Judaism means. Should illiteracy be per-
petuated, and further extended, through the scarcity of teachers, American
Judaism will have no future, because the only foundation of Judaism in the 2
Diaspora is knowledge — knowledge of Judaism, both pi^ctical and theoretical. co
And if the soiirce of this knowledge dries up, then — then we will represent r^
the last generation of Jews in America. The generation that will follow us
will doubt its Judaism, and the third and fourth generations will have but a
faint memory of Judaism. If there is a power, an agency, that can save
American Jewry from going under, that agency is the Hebrew school, the Talmud
Torah, the Heder ^Id World type of Hebrew school/^ the Heder Metukan (refonaed
Hebrew school), etc. In order to have Hebrew Schools in America, we must have
Hebrew teachers, and one of the objectives of the Hebrew TheologicetL College
is to found a teacher's college, and thus provide a generation of teachers for
Talmud Torahs and Heders.
If the Hebrew Theological College does not try to do what it promised, if it
does not organize a teachers 's college — it will not fulfill its purpose.
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From the very beginning, we supported the Hebrew Theological College as much
as possible. V/e gave it more attention than any other institution because we
realized how important it was. V/e appealed to Chicago Jewry in behalf of this ^
institution because we had a firm cmd definite assurance that a teacher's college 2
would be organized. The other two divisions of this institution are certainly o:
necessary and worthy of our support — but the most important division, in our r"
opinion, is the teacher's college. Apart from the fact that a teacher's college ^
has not been organized, not even a word is said about organizing it. §
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This we cannot understand, because the directors of this institution ought to S
know that the public will support the Hebrew Theological College only when it ^
has a teacher's college, and each day that the announcement of the establishment
of a teacher's college is deferred, the institution suffers both materially and
morally. In Chicago there are Jews who will support the Hebrew Theological
College only when it has a teacher's college. There are Jews in Chicago, who
will double and triple their subscriptions to the College when the teacher's
college is established. It is also in the interest of the other two divisions
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of the institution that the third division should be established.
We hold it our duty to call the attention of the directors of the Hebrew
Theological College to the fact that the promise they gave the public should g
be kept ismediately.
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Until now the Hebrew Theological College was probably in no position to do
what it should have done. But now, when the reorganization of the management
and leadership has been completed, there is no excuse whatever for not establish-
ing the teacher's college. A promise by the directors of such an important and
recognized institution to the public is sacred — it must be kept—and no excuses
can be accepted. If the Hebrew Theological College believes that it is com-
petent enough to maintain a division in which rabbis are trained, then it is
certainly competent enought to maintain a teacher's college. We believe that
it is much easier to organize a staff of teachers euid professors for a teachers
college than it is for a rabbinical seminary, because Chicago possesses adequate
facilities.
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The teacher's college must be opened soon, if the Hebrew Theological College
is to strike a deep root in the Jewish life of Chicago.
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Forward. Oct* 17, 1922.
The modern person of culture must understand the language of
colors, which express the character of persons and things*
It is as important to understand a good painting, as it is to
understand good literature • The great artists stand on the
same pedestal as great masters of literature*
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If you wish to have a complete cultural education bear in mind
that it can not be complete without a knowledge of art. If you
are skilled in art, it is possible that you have a natural
talent which can be developed.
If you are interested in Art, register in the art classes, that
are being opened by the Worker's Circle League under the direction
of S* Astrowsky* You can register any evening from 8 to 9 O'clock
at 1224 South Albany Avenue*
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FliiloII ./IL^ YOU l^vf^ JT.u?r^
(:ii;ditorial)
v;hen a large Jewisii coiiOViUnity in xiurope decides to build a hoiae for a certain
institution, it assicns a certain suiii or laoney Tor that purpose, calls in
architects, and as::s then to present plans, .x contractor gets the order to
build, as soon as a plan is approved. A fev/ years ago, the Jewish coimiunity
of Berlin decided to erect a nev; building for a college of Jewish studies, a
l-iehrevj Iheological College • .Jork on the building began as soon as a decision
to build v/as reached. The building was finished v/ithin six months.
In Ai;ierica, v/here the Jev/ish coiiUiiunities are not organized, v;here all the com-
munity work is done oy a snail group of people, the situation is entirely
different. It takes a number of years to consider and discuss building plans.
The v7ork on a building does not proceed smoothly even after it has begun. The
work has to be stopped, the process of construction interrupted, because there
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is not enoUf^li money to finish the buildin,^:* This is a shai.ieful condition v/hich
has a demoralizing: effect upon the coi.uaunity and upon the individual.
In Chicao.o they have been buildin^; a Ilebrev/ Theological College for the past
six months. It is unciuestionably a very important institution; it is so
important tha*^ it is difficult to understand hov; Chicago got along without one
up to novj. Ordinarily, the construction v/ork should have taken less than six
months, but th-3 representatives of the Ilebrev; Theological College did not have
an organized coriuaunity behind them to guarantee the finar.cing of the building.
Summer v/as over before the few dollars needed to go on v/ith the construction
were raised. I^ov; the summer is over and the building is still unfinished be-
cause there is no money.
Such a state of affairs would be understandable if Chicago were a small Jewish
coiTimunity of a fevj thousand Jews, but Chicago is the second largest Jewish com-
munity in the world. Chicago has more Jews than Berlin and Franlcfurt-am-Llain
combined. It is a shame and a disgrace that Chicago, which is one of the
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richest Jewish communities in the world, should display such a niggardly spirit,
the spirit of a miser. The reputation of Chicago Jews does not gain anything
from such an attitude.
Fifty or sixty thousand dollars is all that is needed now to finish constructing
the building. Chicago Jews moan and sigh, but they are not contributing the
relatively small sum that is needed for this great community undertaking. The
representatives of the institution are compelled to organize a bazaar as a means
of raising the few necessary dollars. Assuming that the bazaar will be very
successful, that it will bring in a large sum — say thirty thousand dollars— that
will still be insufficient.
The representatives of the community have resolved to make a united appeal during • -^
the coming holidays in behalf of the Hebrew Theological College and the Keren Haye-
sod /^exchequer" of V/orld Zionist OrganizationT" in order to assure the completion of
the building and the opening of the institution. The great importance of the institu-
tion and the fact that it is now in a very critical financial condition forced the
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lieveii ILayesod workers to agree tl^dt tlie Keren Ilayesod appeal should also in-
clude an appeal Tor tlio Ilebreu Theolorjical Golle^ce.
The Chica^jo Orthodox jev;s should be sad; they should be ashai-ied of the fact
that tiie f inane in^; of the Ilebre;; Theolo,;ical Coilet:;e is depeiident upon a yi
bazaar and upon an appeal in the synaf:0{;ues. There are ttvo hundred thousand
v/ell- to-do Orthodox Jews in Ghica£;o, v/ho can afford to f^^ive froi.i two hundred to
two thousand dollars for the Hebrew/ Theolo,j:ical Golle^e; nor v/ould such a con-
tribution ii.'ipoverish them. They did not do so, but forced the Toraii to beg —
throu.;:h bazaars and throu.i'h synaco::ues — which is no honor to Ghicago Jev/s.
".vov7 that it has been decided to organize a bazaar for the benefit of the Hebrew
Theological College, now that it has been decided to include in the Keren Ilayesod
appeal an appeal for tlie Hebrew Theological College, every Orthodox Jew in
Chicago should see to it tiiat both undertakings are successful, because upon the
success of botii undertakings depends the future development of this important
institution.
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Let every Chicago Jew do his duty, in this eleventh hour, to the Hebrew
Theological College* Let every Chicago Jew realize that once we have begxm
to build a Hebrew Theological College, we must finish it. We must not stop in
the midst of our work* Chicago Orthodoxy must not become morally bankrupt.
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IBAT IS TKC TASK OF TKZ SDUCATIOlLiL COI.MITTSS
OF TiU W0RKl.na>T'3 CIRCLiil?
by
Ltorris Ziskind
mat is the task of the educational committee of the V/orfcnen's Circle? Is it
only to conduct children's classes, or is it obliged to do general educational
v/ork within the branches and for the laembership at large? This question was
discussed at a meeting of the educational coLiinittee, and the ansiver given was
tliat the children's schools are only a part of the educational program; and ^
that the V/orkmen's Circle inust become interested in the education of their o
members, within, and outside of, the branches, in order to accomplish its task ^
as a v;orker's organization.
The cause of this discussion was the fact that the educational committee for
the past two years or more, did not participate in any general educational
work, v/ith the exception of children's classes, because it ims occupied v^^ith
the financial problems of supporting the schools.
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From a financial standpoint, the educational coramittee is, at present, in no
position to do anything. The financial resources of the children's schools
are in a horrible condition due to the fact that many branches are unable to
pay their taxes. The problems connected v7ith the schools, and the problem of
paying the overdue salaries to the teachers and other employees tie the hands ^
of the educational committee to such an extent that there remains no energy ^
to indulge in the work of carrying on wider educational activities. ^
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In connection vjith the nev; general educational activities, LIr. Louis Schalffer ^
of Branch 226 introduced a plan, whereby the work of the educational coiiimitteo £
can be reorganized in such a manner tliat general educational work can begin ^
v;ithin, and outside of, the branches. Ke proposed that the work of the educa-
tional committee be divided into two parts: a committee of ten be appointed
to act as the school coi:ii;iittee , and a committee of five to carry on general
educational work*
The plan was accepted, and the educational com^iittee was divided into two parts:
a committee of ten for the schools, and a comiaittee of five for general educa-
tional work. Tlie latter committee organized a program which it will attempt to
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carry through in the nonth of November. The comriiittee hopes tliat the branches
and the active members v/ill support the procram in every possible v/ay, so tliat
it may be successfully carried out.
The members of the l/orknen*s Circle ovm a beautiful building--Tlie Labor Lyceuir..
Until now, no ona v;as interested in developinc our activities in the lyceiim,
and the building did not appear to represent an educational institution. The ^
reason ^or this situatior/ was that the entire energy of the labor lyceiim C
cocmittee vjas spent in meeting; the financial expenses of the building. It seem- 3
ed as though nothing could be done to further our educational work in our lyceum 2
in order that the building should become a cultural and social center, not only ^
for meetings, but also for various social activities, which would attract the
thinking and active members to participate in the educational work of the V/ork-
men*s Circle.
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Sept. 17, 1922
Progressive Preparatory School Conducts Cbmrnencement Exercises Today.
One of the most remarkahle institutions in the Jewish district of Chicago is,
without douht, the Progressive Preparatory School. This school -oresents an
opportunity so every Immigrant to learn the English language in a short time.
You can meet students there, who have not "been long in this cotintry, and who
can already write a composition in good English. The intelligent students,
who attended classes in BtiroT)e, are inspired "by the teaching methods of this
schools
The faculty is one of rare ahility* The Tjrincipal of the school is very particular
in engaging a teacher. A teacher in the Progressive Preparatory school must he
a University Graduate and an ahle critic of what he teaches.
The atmosphere of the school is very pleasant, and the teachers give a great deal
of individual attention to the students. Very often, the teachers call meetings
to discuss how it would he hest to elucidate to certain students various prohlems
of mathematics, graraniar, arithmetic or history. This spirit and standard of study
exists not only in the higher courses of the school, hut also in grammar school
and special classes in English for heginners.
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Under these conditions, it is understotjd that the success of the teachers is
great. In, a period of only 5 months, many students completed the entire public
school courses.
Among those, who receive deplomas today at 2 P.M, are many, who "began with the
alphabet five months ago. This graduation is a sort of thanksgiving in honor
of the great success of the school. The school has, therefore, prepared a
magnificent program in the assembly hall of the Herzl School.
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/%IZ W0RK3RS* CULTURZ LZAGU^
The V/orkers* Culture League created a great deal of interest among all local
circles by its great acconplisliments last season. It is niaking nanj'' new pre-
parations for the coning season, v/hich v;ill begin shortly.
The league is noi? planning a program of great cultural significance. The
league is broadening its activities. It vjill plan a v/onderful program for ro
the masses this season, among v/hom it found loany sj^ipathizers. Primarily, the ^—
league is determined that its undertakings should not be available only to .Jest c^
Side residents. Therefore, it v;ill sponsor undertakings on the ITorthv/est Side. ;":
The affairs will be given on the Iforthv/est Side Friday evenings and in the
Douglas Park District Sunday evenings.
The league engaged the well-Icnown artist and musician, Paul Lampkoff , the musical
director of the Palace Theater, llr. Lairrpkoff is a graduate of the Petrograd
Conservatory. Ke became faiaous in Europe for his great musical ability. At the
league he vrill liave full charge of the choir and orchestra.
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The league also engaged the noted English actor and producer,
Vifilliam Owen, as the manager of the English department of the drarntics divi-
sion, which will be under the direction of a famous Jewish artist, whose name
can not yet be announced.
The league will open its season v/ith three grand undertakings: a banquet will
be held September 22; an Art ball on October 7; and a theater performance in
the Palace Theater on October 17 where the entire cast of the league v;ill
appear.
L. Schaffner, chairman of the league, travelled to ITew York to complete the £
transactions with the above-mentioned artist. Scliaffner v/ill also arrange with ^
the well-knov/n painter, 3. Astrowsky, to become the manager of the art and o
painting division of the league. ""
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A FINE BEGINNING
(Editorial)
The building for the Hebrew Theological College will soon be ready. An
organization to manage the institution will be functioning even before the
doors of the building are open. The constitutional committee, which was ^
appointed to draft the constitution and bylaws /for the institution^ held
several meetings and unanimously adopted a draft for a constitution. This
draft will certainly be approved by the general assembly because the draft says
plainly that the Hebrew Theological College is an Orthodox institution, which ^
is to serve as an educational and spiritual center for the Orthodox Jewry of
Chicago and the Middle West*
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This is a clear and broad program. It will be the task of the educational
council to realize the program in all its details • This program will satisfy
all the groups of the Chicago Orthodoxy* It will satisfy the Orthodox Jews
because the program lays particular stress upon the study of the Talmud and its
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Commentaries. It will satisfy the scholars because it Includes Jewish studies
In Its curriculum — ^Hebrew literature, Jewish history, and Jewish philosophy^
It will satisfy the practical members of the community who are not as much
interested In the creation of a spiritual center In Chicago as they are in the
creation of a teachers* seminary, so that the Talmud Torahs now in existence,
as well as those which will be established in the future, will have well-
trained, well-educated teachers.
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The program of the Hebrew Theologiceil College, as stated in the draft of the -^
constitution, has taken into consideration all the sprltual requiirements of the
coramxinity. The College can, therefore, appeal to all the Jewish groups of
Chicago. We hope that all the Chicago Jews will support the Hebrew Theological
College, which is a necessary and noble institution.
Undoubtedly, the present board of directors and the general assembly will adopt
the constitution. V/e will soon have a well-organized body in Chicago, upon
which the Hebrew Theological College can depend. The Chicago Jews now have to
finance the building of the Hebrew Theological College, so that it can open its
doors at the beginning of next semester.
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Dally Jendsh Courier. July 18, 1922.
IT IS TIME TO BE SERIOUS
(Editorial)
In Chloago, they fought for a Hebrew Theological College for about t?ro
years — for a spiritual center for the Jews of Chicago, After long disputes,
controversies, meetings, and private negotiations, it was decided to build
a home for the Tox^ In Chicago, a home vdilch would serve as a spiritual
center for all classes and all types of students: for young people who want
to become scholars and for older people who wish to continue their studies • 2
There cannot be any doubt that Chicago needs such an Institution. No * ^
Orthodox Jew in Chicago denies the need of having a Hebrew Theological i::^
College — the only cultural Institution of the Orthodox Jeimot Chicago.
Such an institution would have been built a long time ago, if the Hefozm
Jews had been convinced that it was necessary to have one* It would have
been organized and financed long ago, and it would have been open by now.
However, the Orthodox Jews of Chicago are easy-going people; th^ take
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their time* They have been building the Hebrew Theological College for the
past six months, but the building is not yet finished. There is no money!
They talk a great deal about the Hebrew Theological College, vdiich will
certainly be an ornament for the Jews of Chicago, but it is not organized
yet and its future is not assured, either financially or intellectually •
They still do not know who will be at the head of the institution, what will
be taught there, iKbo the teachers and deans will, be, how much and Ybat will
be taught to the pupils, whether it shall be a pta^ely professional school ^
or a general spiritual center — a sort of a free academy for Talmud, Jewish txi
studies, and so on*
It seems to us that now, when the Hebrew Theological College is being built,
it is time that we became serious and began to do something toward solving
the various problems in connection with that institution, but, so far, this
has not happened* A few men have done all the work that has been done up
to now: the collection of the money to build the institution, organizing the
building activity, taking care of the newspaper publicity — but one swallow
never makes a summer* All the sacrifices of the indefatigable Messrs* Ben
Zion Leizerowich and Eisenstein are not sufficient to put the institution
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upon a solid foundation* Not only is more money needed, but, first of all, ^
more people are needed. It is also necessary that the few active workers ^
for the Hebrew Theological College should, at least, propose plans for ^:r^
further constructive work* F
1/tfhy don*t they call a meeting to elect an educational council so that lAien o
the doors of the institution are opened, we won*t have to grope our way in
the darkness but will know mdiat we have to do?
It is natural that the few rabbis who are interested in the Hebrew Theologi-
cal College should desire, first of all, to put their rabbinical stamp upon
the institution* They are rabbis, and it is only natural that they should
consider the institution from their own point of view* They should not be
blamed or criticized. Were a few Hebrew literati interested in the institu-
tion, they too would consider it from the point of view of their activity*
The community, however, has greater and wider interests in the Hebrew
Theological College* The name itself tells us what kind of an interest the
community has in the home for the Torah* This is a very broad conception:
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It means Torah with all that the word lmplles-«-lt means education, Jewish ^
studies, and so on* ^
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organize, to work out the details, then there will remain only one group, 5
the rabbinical group, which will have a definite plan, and the Hebrew Theo- 2
logical College will then become a seminary* The Hebrew Theological College co
should be a seminary, but it must also have other classes and divisions* i::^
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There was a seminary in Chicago two years ago as well as ten years ago* TSie
fight during the last few years was not about a seminary but about a Hebrew
Theological College, which would be more than a seminary, idiich would be a semi-*
nary, a pedagogical institute, and a free academy for Jewish studies*
It is time to become serious about the Hebrew Theological College* It is high
time for the workers of the institution to formulate plans for the future* It
is time to fornulate study plans for the Hebrew Theological College in order
to avoid difficulties In the near future, and in order to be able to begin work
as soon as the College opens its doors*
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JEV/ISH
j^kKSl GOOD YOUR PLEDGES/^
by
Dr. S. 1.:. Inelamed
Our brethren, the Jews of Chicaeo — may they live long and be happy — have
learned ho;v to make a promise but they have not yet learned how to keep ^'
one. It is, therefore, my painful duty to keep teaching them and to keep
pounding into their heads the fact that when a Jew promises to give money
for a Jewish cause, he has to keep his promise — otherv/ise he is a foolish
braggart who arouses false hopes.
Last Pentecost, many Jev;s, in their synagogues, pledged to give money for
the Hebrew Theological College. Fifteen thousand dollars was pledged for
this important institution, v^ich was very nice. However, when you speak
to Kr. Leizerov/ich, the president of the institution, you hear a different
story: ^Only three thousand dollars has come in up to now, out of all the
pledges. V/e cannot go on with the v/ork because the synagogues have not
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made good their pledges. v;e cannot build without money. The situation
is desperate."
I think that this is terrible. To promise in the synagogue to contribute ^
for the Torah and not to pay~I cannot conceive of a greater moral crime! :S
Every Chicago Jew who has pledged money for the Hebrew Theological College -^
and does not make good his pledge, is sabotaging the building of the Hebrew -
Theological College. He is a striker against the Torah, and that is not a o
complimentary title for anyone*
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Do so at once!
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JEl'/ISH EDUCATIONAL CUHRICUICM
(Editorial)
There was a meeting last Itonday night at the Hebrew Institute • A great many
Jewish civio workers mthered at the invitation of the /jewisjy^ Federation
/of Ortliodox Charitie^ to discuss Jewish educational problems in Chicago.
The first speaker, Rabbi Ephraim Epstein at once raised the question of the
teaching metliod, and all the other speakers of the evening, with the exception
of Mr. Horwich, stres.sed that point. Mr. Horwich, head of an educational bureau
in Boston, in a very interesting speech, laid greater enphasis upon the content
of Jewish education than upon its form. ^^anslator*s note: The rest of the ^
editorial was not translated because its contents do not fall within the scope en
of this project^/
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/^ .i"''ipeal b;- tho Iiabbis of OhioagoJ
.re, the rabbis of Ohlcar:o, appaal to the Jevvs of Gnicaso to support the Toi^h,
Today, Chic a ';-:o is one of the leadin^^ Jev;isli cities /Tii tte v/orld/, ^^nd Ghicaco
should becoiie a place for the Torah, a center of tlie Torah. Isiov/, '.vhen v/e are _
colebrabin;!; the c^iviiif^ of the Torah to us translator* s note: This appeal v/as £J
published on the eve of the ?cast of tlie Pentecost, which coi.iiiienorates the o
givinc of tho Torah to tho Jev;_s/, it is T)roT)er tliat every Jew should roneia- o
ber be disseninato the- teachinf;*s of the Toraii a.r.on-: tlie young Jev;ish qenera- r^^
tion in .'aaerica, because only a .^reneration raised on the Torah can assure the ??:•
further existence of Judaism in .uTierica, ^^
A /Toup of Chicago Jer.vs, v/ho are devoted to the Torah, decided, with the ap-
proval of the representatives of Orthodox Judaisa, to build a :iebrew Theological
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College in Chicago, a center for the Torah, ;^^ich would accomodate beginners,
advanced students, and scholars, who desire to devote themselves entirely to
the study of the Torah. The building, a beautiful and noble building, ;vill
soon be ready if the Orthodox Je;vs of Chicago y;ill do their duty and will
support this great and important institution, whose task it is to raise a
generation of lovers of the Torah in Chicago.
In the name of the Torah, which is the foundation of our existence as a nation,
we appeal to you Chicago Jev/s: support the Hebrew Theological College; help
create an institution which will enforce and strengthen Judaism in Chicago
and will make our city a groat center of the TorcQi. j}ver\''one of you is duty-
bound to give something for the Hebrew Theological College, because the Hebrew
Theological College should be the institution of the entire Orthodox coiomunity
of Chicago.
Do your duty as Jews! Come to the aid of the Torahl .;nd may you witness, as
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a reward, tbe redemption of Zion and Jerusalem!
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by
Jr. S. 1... ..:elained
Jews should forget that one can p,o to the synagogue on a holiday at no expense.
It costs money to go to a synagogue. Those days are gone Vvhen one could go to
a synagogue and pray to one^s hearths content, without any cost v;hatsoever.
Nowadays to go to the synagogue means more tiian to ^-;o to pray anJ thereby earn
a place in Paradise. Nowadays one goes to the synagogue to pray ana also to
do something for .judaisn.
I say this apropos the approaching, holiday of the Pentecost. On that holiday
tiie Jews v.-ill have to prove that tlioy love the Torah and that they want to do
soiriethirig for the Torah. An appeal for the llebrev/ Theological College will
be made at that time. The appeal must be effective, v:hich means it must bring
in money because money is needed to finish the building for the Hebrew Theo-
logical College* If you contributed to the relief last Hosh Hashanah, if you
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Organizatioi^ last Passover, be re^dy to contribuue to the Hebrew 5
Theological College this cr.aaing Pentecost. You v;ill certainly give, v/hethor :=i
you like it or not, because a spiritual center in Chicago nust not be destroyed r^
because of your niggardliness. -a
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I hope that the i^bbis and the syna^'.ogue presidents will see to it that none of '^
the Jev/s prays gratis and thereby evades his duty. S
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/JKE BSBIIU.; TZSCLOGIC.U. COLLSG^
by
Dr. S. LI* Ifelamed
Nothing has been heard recently about the Hebrew Theological College in Chicago.
It is true that the building activity is going on, but v;hen the buildin^^ is
ready in a few months — what then? Is it not about tine that the representatives
or the coinmunity canie together and began to do something to insure the future
of the institution? The completion of the building is only a part of the work,
Vfays and means have to be found of financing the institution. A definite policy
has to be adopted regarding the educational work — how to educaue the students,
which system to adopt, how to finance the education.
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The present leaders of the Hebrew Theological College are deeply devoted to the
great undertaking and are doing everything in their power to complete the
building, but not all of them are authorities on the problem of higher Jewish
education. If the president of the Hebrew Theological College were a man who
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looked aliead, he would call a i:ieetin(;^ oi ra:)bis, synagogue presidents, and
scholars, and would explain tho situation to them. Tlie meeting should elect
two committees— a financial committee v/hica would v;ork out plans of financing
the institution, and an educational committee t j v/orl: out an educational
program and a proper curriculuri*
If LIr. Leiserowich does this, he will arouse great interest in the Hebrev; Theo
logical College among the Jevjish circles in Chicago,
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Today - - The Class on the History of Socialism
Tonight Dr.R.B. Greerfs class on the History of
Socialism will meet. This class is sponsored
by the Jewish Socialist Alliance, who meet in
the Worlaiens Circle school, Albany and Roosevelt
Road.
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?0R A J>;V;i3II IiHXfCATICKAL C2NTER
OH TI£. SOUTH SIDE
by
J, Loebner
South Side Jev/s, v;ho are Orthodox b^^ inclination, should all support the or^an- :^
ization ;vhich has underta-'e^ to establish the Jev/ish ^Educational Institute for ^
the purpose of teaching Ilehrev/ and other Jewish studies to children of public- p
school age. This Institute v/ill also engage in social, civic, patriotic, and ^'
cultural activities. The Institute is nov; located at 114 liiast 59th Street.
It is expected to becone a center of Je;7ish influence and coinmunal progress.
The Orthodox Jexvs of the South Side have needed such a central headquarters for
a long time. There are about six thousand Jewish children on the South Side,
and most of them go around idle because there is no place for them to study.
Only three per cent of the six thousand receive a Jev/ish education in tlB
schools maintained by the s:,'Tiagogues . That is v/hy a group of Jev;s on the South
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Side have orcanized to solve the problen. The number of sucn j"3v;s should
increase from day to day so that tiie Institute can become v/hat it ought to be.
They need men there who know hem a Jewish child should be educated, fhey are ^
uuite serious about thoir undertaking. It is sufficient to say that Dr. h. B. ^
Yudelson, an amiable individual and a r3Cholar in Jev^ish and secular education, cri
has been elected president of the Jewish oiiducational Institute. f~
The institution when completed — which we hope will be very soon — v/ill have a
large auditoriuLi, lecture roo:iis, classrooms, gaxae rooras, ladies* parlor, oi^tti-
nasium, and 3v;immin£; tanks, i'ho institution will thus have sufficient space
and equipment so that the children can play in their free time.
The building, which v;ill not belong to any particular congregation but to all
the Jews of the oouth 3ide, will cost about a quarter of a million dollars.
One-third of that suia must be raised betv/een noiv and I'ovember first. The
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ground for the institution will be bought in a suitable neighborhood. The
following people are working industriously for the erection of the building:
Dr. Yudelson, Nathan D, Kaplan, Fred Bernstein, Sarauel Levy, :.Iorris lo'ieger,
Lee Gohen, and Leah Levinson.
Orthodox Jev;s of the Jouth Sidel Give a helping hand to the above-iuentioned
leaders and contribute your share of money to help realize a plan which will
lead your children into the Jewish way /of lif^. ^^s far as you personally
are concerned, the building aay becorae of such importance to you as a social
center that you v;ill not be able to get along without it, just as you are not
able to get aloiag without the s^Tiagogue where you pray, ./rite or get in touch
with Dr. Yudelson ct the address given above.
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A BIG OliJV^D :\T TK^ LATE^G Or TIS COHIiiiHSTOEii
07 THE H1:hK2W TIBOLOGICaL COiI^Gi!;;
FIFTESi; 'TIIOUS;jJD DOLLifflS HnIS2D
Jewish Chicago yesterday had a G^^eat holiday; the cornerstone of the Hebrew
Theological College, to be one of the most iinportant institutions in Chicago,
v/as laid at Douglas Boulevard and 3t. Louis Avenue.
A large crowd of men and women gathered for the celebration in wiiich all the
rabbis of Chicago, all the synagogue presidents and representatives of various
Jewish orgcmizations, participated. The public expressed its enthusiasm for
the new, great, and important institution by raisii^ the suni of over fifteen
thousand dollars for it, including the tv^elve thousand dollars in cash that
was raised during the dedication ceremony.
The ceremony began with a grand mai*ch by the child37en of the various Talmud
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Toralis, pupils of the utz K-xin Jeriinary, nnd students oT tlie Jeth llidrash
la-Habbonim ( taeolocical :^e .iniiry). The band or t-ie ..arlis I/_ithan Crph^iri iloir.e
marched ahead "olayinc :nusic. The line of n'-'.rch was fro.^i the Grenshaw otroot
Talraud Torah, via r.oosevolt ?.o-ir', Indepondence Boulevard, Dou^^las it^oulevard
to Jt. ^LXiuis ,venuo, v; it^re the ..ebrow Theolo.^'ical Oollene is halnr, built.
■;r, B, Leiz3rov;ich, the i^resident of the Goller;e opened the oerei-iony, ^.le in-
troduced tlie chairr.ian of the buildin^'; co jiiittea, ..r. d, Jisenstjin, v/ho in a
foiv words reviev^ed the historv of tho buildin.^. The chair:ian of the prop-rani, tj
;.:r. oa':iuel ^^insbur^:, 7;as then introduced. Itabbi jzriel iiipstein .[^rrwoted the {
asse-'iibly and pointed out the ir.iport: nee of sucii an institution as the i^ebrjvv
J-'enlo-^ical Collo -o, vjnich v;ill bocone the center of Taliaudic education in
the iviiddle V/est.
Speeches v/ero made by "iabbi B. .'ur^^olin, ..abbi Olshvvanrer, Ivabbi Jaul Bilber,
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Max ShiLbian, Joseph /^eil, Abe Kaplan, :!• Goodnian, and others. Gomiaittees
from various synasogues greeted the institution in the name of their sjmasoeues
and turned over their checks as a contribution from the synagogues to the
institution.
The follovdng synagogues turned over their checks:
Congregation Anshe IDaeseth Israel • $1,000
Congregation Beth Lledrosh Hagudol 1,000
Congregation Shaarei Thora ijishei Maarov 600
Congregation Jinshe Jholom • • • • •
Congregation Anshe Liebawitch •. ^^^
Congregation Kehilath Jacob ^^^
Congregation Anshe Motele 200
Congregation Mishne V Gmoro ^^°
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Atereth Isarel North Shore .iv200
Conrp^egation B*Kai Isaac 1^0
Congregation B'Nai Reuben 100
Congregation /oishe Vilna 100
Congregation B'llai Israel •• 100
Congregation B'Kai Zion ilorth Side 50
Congregation Ansae 3havel V'Yanowo • • 25,
Llany synagogues announced that they v«rere going to hold a meeting to decide
upon the aiaount of their contribution, vmich they v;ill promptly remit.
Next on the program was the selling of cornerstones and windows of the insti-
tution. Mr. I. Shechtman paid ^1,350 for the first cornerstone; Mr. B,
Ilindzel bought the second cornerstone for ,pl,O00, and paid si>200 for a window;
the third cornerstone was bought by Mr. and Mrs. Jaffe for .^400; the fourth,
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by 3* Gk^ldraan for ^250; the fifth, iLmil Braude for ^250; the sixth, by
lU Urn Bolotin for ^250; th3 seventh, by Leizerov/ich for ^>200.
The windows were purchased by :,I. Sklamberg, Lirs, 3. II. Cohen, K-. H, Bolotin,
and LIrs. Jaffe at «^100 a window; Isidor Grant paid v75 for his window and
Rabbi Margolin, LI. Rubin, ./. .Miller, Max Shulman and others paid ^^50 a piece
for a window.
Various suriis were contributed by individual persons. LIr. B» Ilonvich gave ^250;
L!r. B. otone, ^200, Abraiiaiu Gershon oiiulman, silOO; l^.ichael Rosenuarg, ylOO, and
others. A detailed list oi the contributors v;ill be published in the Courier ^^^
within a few days.
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^BRSTJ THEOLOGia\L COLLEG^T"
by
Dr. S. M. Llelaiiied
Thanks are due to Mr. Salk, the president of the Congregation Anshe Kheseth
Israel for his plan to help the Hebrew Theological College, and at the same
time not hinder the work of the Keren Hayesod /"exchequer" of V/orld Zionist
Organizatio^. Mr. Salk's plan is that the synagogues should come to the
aid of the Hebrew Theological College as a body. Mr. Salk has already won
the support of the presidents of almost all of the big synagogues on the ^
V/est Side. I hope that the presidents of the synagogues in other parts j[pf S
the cit;^ will also support his plan. Then each synagogue will contribute S'
directly, from its treasury, from two hundred to a thousand dollars to the
Hebrew Theological College, so that the institution can be built. If each
Chicago synagogue does its duty and brings to the ceremony of the laying
of the cornerstone, which will take place next Sunday, a check of from two
hundred to a thousand dollars, then the construction work will be continued.
Then my friends Mr. Ben Zion Leizerov;ich, the president of the institution.
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and Mr# Slsenstein, the treasurer, will stop annoying me. The es£5ential
thing is that the construction vork should not be interrupted.
I hear that Abe Kaplan, president of the Koteler Synagogue is getting ready,
and that he will come to the cornerstone ceremony vri.th a check for two
hundred dollars. If a small synagogue like the Itoteler can give two hun-
dred dollars for the Hebrew Theological College, how much should the big
synagogue give? You tell us, gentlemen, you presidents of synagogues.
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The Jewish Socialist Alliance Opens a Class In Socialism on the West Side*
The City Central Cormittee of the Jewish Socialist Alliance arranged a study
class on the history of socialism* The class will hold sessions every Monday
evening, 6 P.M., in the Workmen's Circle School, 122U South Alhany Ave. The
instructor will he Comrade Dr.R.B. Green.
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The City Central Committee arramged a similar class at the beginning of this
season on the Northwest Side which was successful.
There will he no admission fees. Students will only he accepted at the first
class. As the space in the classroom is limited, we advise those, who intend to
visit this lecture, to enroll in advance.
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The /jlovld/ '.I^w and its af terorfects created ^-reat problens for tlie Jewish
people, and the jews in all the western countries are busy sclvinc those prob-
le.iis. -Jvery Jev/ish copvaunity in the v;estern countries is busy raising raoney
for relief, for the Keren Ilayesod /"exchequer" of -.orld ...ionist Organization/,
and for other c^^at, Jo:vish national enterprises. It is true that ;e have to
exert all our I'orces to solve those problems, but v;e must not forget that vje
have some obligations tov;ard ourselves and that ./e must fulfill those obli^^a- co
tions. i:o Tew sl.ould thini-: that by .giving money for relief and for the iCoren i::^
Hayesod, he h:-s fulfilled all of his duties as a Jev;. llo Jqvj should contri- ^
bute to the national Jev;ish undertak:in{:;s at the espense of his local obliga-
tions, lie must do his duty to our suffering people in Jurope and to Palestine,
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but he must not forpiet that he is a Jov; at none, as '.Tell.
Unfortunately, :.iany of our beloved Jev/s believe that by contributing: to relief
and to the Keren Ilayesod, they have fulfilled all of their obligations to the
local Jev/ish institutions. Giving money for ral^^stine and at the saiie tine
desoroyin,-: the Jev/ish life here doesn't nahe sense. The Jev;ish life here nust t?
go on, regardless of hov; nuch v;e cive for the -;reat, international Jewish pur- ^^
^^oses. file dischvii-j^'e of one obligation does not release us fron discharcinc ;r:
other oblir-ations.
..e call our readers* attention to tais because v;e see that the relief and
keren Hayesod v;orl: have //ea.cened our local Jev;ish v;ork.
A fev; nonths ago, the synaco,.:ue presidents and the rabbis of Ghioa^o cane to-
r^other and resolved to be/an to build a l.ebreiv Theolo^:ical Golle ::e, a very
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important and necessar:^ institution. The oxecutivo cor.iraittee of the
Hebrew Theolocical Gollece iMT.ediately began to carr*^ out the decision of the
representatives of Chicago Ortiiodoic^''. They be^an to build at once, in the
reasonable expectation that those ;/ho had ordered the building to be con-
structed, v/oulcl finance the uncertaking.
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The foundation o" the building was laid vmen the Keren IIa:'esod drive opened, f^
and this, of course, cave all our civic v/orkers plenty to do. They all threw Xr
themselves into the work for the lleren liayasod, and they really accomplished g
a creat ueal in a relatively short tii.ie. They forpiot, however, that besides
havin{^ a duty tov;ard the Keren Uayesod, they !.aust also bear in riind their re-
sponsibility to the corpjnunity and its needs, ./e regret to say that they have «^
so!ne77hat forgotten t leir local duties.
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rs~r-i33ntativ9G oi Jl.ica':o Crtiiouo:rr ould not no -l.-ct to Jii.ance t.-is
i:incrtaiit local un 'ort^":in.^, altl'ourii tlioy ./ere busy ..Itli tlie i^oron liayesod,
llio cou'iitteo 7;eiit on v/itli its building wor':, rid no; the co::ir.iittoG is in a
quandarj, '7..e contractors do not .."ant to continue the ..orl: iinlass trie^T- ^:et
scna nonjy and the co..i:'iitte:j has ao loney,
jhall v;3 stop tho buildin; acuivit:'V Phis v;ould be ruinous to the institu-
tion. The entire or :a. dilation v;ill fall to -loces and the project jould
Tail connletel:". It vould be a sha;ij and a diS;3race to :)eiMit sucn an iiajor-
tant and necessar-^ institution, in vjb.ich so ..lan^' thousands of dollars ha^^e
already been invested, to fail. It ./ould be a .loral death bio;/ to the Oiiica:jo
Orthodoxy. The hefom j'e;75 and thj radicals .;ould l:^u^h out loud, the Gaica^o
Crthodoyrr .,ould lose its •■)resti^:e, .-.aii it v/ould becoiie norall^^ so v;eah tliat
nobody v;ould ■'oay an^ attention to it.
;^t stahe, t-ierofore, is not only the fate of an iiaportant ^aXd absolutely
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necessar:r institution, but, prijiarily, the honor and reputation of the
Chicago Ci-thodoxy. Tlie Orthodox Jev/s oi* Ohioa^:© cannot and raust not be indif-
ferent to the future of the Ilebrev/ Theological GollegG.
.;ell, ivaat is to be done now? ..e cannot ,'^o O-i with the building activity
because the treasur:/ of the Iiebrevj fhoolofical Collece is empty. On the other
hand, ve cannot stop our building activity because the entire organisation,
v;uich v;as built at the cost of ranch ener^^ and labor, v/ould then fall apart.
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Orthodox jQvis of Chicago v/ill ;-ive generously to the llebrevj Theological Col-
ler:e. ..e are vjorried, however, about the present critical condition. .,hat
can be done at the present critical nioinont to save the institution frora ruin?
It seems to us that the first thing to be done ir.inediately, is to get the
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O'licaco s:,Tiat.;oei:uas to 3::ti3nd tj.ii^orary holp to the Ilebrev/ Theological
Collate. ::iac:i sy'-na^onue oiiould contribute accordin:; to its naans, but none :g
loss than one iiundrod dollars, Ji3Ven or eic-ht tnousand dolLirs can be col- 5
lectod this v;a:' in a short tlao. ..'ith this a lount in cash, the co..i:.iittee .vill c:^
be wible to sui'vivo the present fin^.ncial crisis, r"
In regard to the further financin-* o;; the institution, v/e aust say tliat Habbi o
/5V7 harf^olin^s pi .n of riollinj a ti.ousand certificates at tv/enty-five dol- ;^>
lars each, aDp^oars to us to be both lolcal and nr.ctical. There are a tiou- ^
sane Crt-.odox Jev/s in Jliicapo, or: ch of .vhor.i .vould be v;illinp to contribute *""
tv/enty-five dollars for the iLebrcv;-Theolo,;,ical Colle.pe. :ia?"be soLie will buy
t:70, three, or four certificates, :nid in tliis v;ay, v/ithin a short tiiao, another
twenty-five thousand dollca'S can be raided,
finally, ;e Must invite the v;o.:ien of Gnicarjo to participr.te in this ./ork, .ie
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have in Gliicago a :"'roat vvxny Orthodox v/onon vno participato in our civic
life and respond CGi^-^^rously to over;^ appeal .:ade in bolialf of a r^raat Je;^'isli
an.ierta'irinr;. ..o:iien built the Infant '-0:;ie on the Tortliv/Gst Siae, v;oniGn built
the one For The Incurably Sicl: Jev/s at Oal: Forest, xvonen helped to build tlie
Hone For The A^ed, and nany othjr important institutions.
The rer»res3ntatives of the Ilobrov; Tlieolo.yical Golleco ::iust organize the vjoinen
to help to do the v/ork and the'" v/ill do it; nerhaps they v/ill oven do rriore §
than the men. "^^
To ensure the further existence of the I'ebrew Th3olof;,ical Colle,:;e, theye three
proposals nust be put into effect i;:i:aediately. Later, it raay be too late.
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Iia^^ TO BriI.D UP A^T EDUCATI'^T'AL SYSTE^il
(Editorial in En^^ilish)
/Translator's note: The major ^:^art of this editorial was not transcribed as ^
the contents do not fall within the scope of this rroject/T" ^^
In a few days the corner stone of the Je;vish (sic) Theological College of
Chicago will be laid, and we have reason to hope that within a few months or
so the building will be erected and the great enterprise completed. And then
what? Then we must concentrate all our efforts on the establishing of at least co
ten more Jewish public schools in Chicago, and the same men who ere now engaged
in the building up of a Theological Seminary must give their time and energy
for the building up of our Chedorim and Talmud Torah system, otherwise the
next generation of Chicago Jewry will consist of a few learned and a mass of
ignoramuses, and this is scarcely an ideal and healthy state of affairs.
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We do not object to the inethod of establishing an educational systein from the
top. It has been done in many countries and has proved to be successfu"! , but
we must do like the other peoples have done and wind u-o the work with the -t?
developing of a public school system, and only then will the Jev;ish (sic) ^^
Theological Collecre in Chicago be a blessing to the community. p
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Forwmrdt Tebroary 25, 1922.
Chicago Workmen* 8 Circle Schools Open for New Children for a Short Zime Only*
!Che classes arranged for new children, in these schools, are almost filled;
therefore, the registration for new children must be limited.
The laws governing registration of new children, in these schools, are
changed.
In the Donglas Park Workmen's Circle School, only children from 10 to 13
will be accepted.
On the Northwest Side children between 8 and 10 years only, will be accepted*
The registrations of new children, will be made at the Douglas School, 122U 8.
Albany Ayenue, and the Northwest Side School, 2Qi^ LeIIoyne Street, Saturday and
Sunday, from 10 AM to 2 PU, and the rest of the week, from U to 8 PU,
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I7HEN THERE IS A SPIRITUAL C2NTER
(Editorial)
Breslau, the capital of Upper Silesia, Germany, has a popxilation of foiir
hundred thousand and a Jewish population of tv/enty thousand. Host of the ^
Jews in Breslau are more or less assimilated Jews; they all speak German, 2
think in Geiroan terms, live as Germans, keep up German customs, and they -^
are not religious at all. Host of the Breslau Jews are "Day of Atonement" ^
Jews — only a small number of tham are "Sabbath" Jev/s. ^^^^anslator's note: ^s
The term "Day of Atonement" Jew means a Jev: who attends the synagogue only
once a year — on the Day of Atonement. The term "Sabbath" Jew means an
observant. Orthodox Jev/^T"
The Breslau Jewish community is as big as the Jewish community of Milwaukee,
and the Milv/atOcee Jews are not poorer than the Breslau Jews, yet Breslau
is known throughout the world as a leading Jewish city, v/hile Milv;aukee is
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a Jewish village. Even Jev/ish Chicaco, ivhich has twenty times as
many Jev/s as Breslau is, in comparison with Breslau, a village. V/hy is it
that a small Jewish community like Breslau is considered a leader of Jewry,
and Chicago, vdiich is the second largest Jewish community in the v/orld, is ^
considered a village? 3
There is a Beth Ha-IJidrash La-Torah, a Jewish theological seminary, in Breslau, p
where about fifty young Jewish men are engaged in Jewish studies. This !!^
seminary has a staff of professors, instructors, and research v/orkers who g
devote themselves to the study of Jewish sciences. The vrtiole Jewish cultural ^
history of the nineteenth century cannot be understood if the chapter "Breslau"^
is omitted. Craetz, the first great Jewish historian, Frankel, Honvitz, Levy, S
Braun, Jev/ish scholars of renovm, v/ho have educated a generation of Jewish
scholars, all studied at the theological seminary in Breslau.
These fifty or sixty young Jewish men v/ho study Jewish sciences in Breslau,
and are, at the same time, students of the Breslau University, create a
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certain atmosphere in the city. Aroiind those fifty or sixty Jewish
students, who devote themselves to Jewish studies, a few hundred educated
and prominent citizens group themselves, and both of them constitute a
cultural force. You vri.ll find in Breslau Jewish businessmen v7ho are
interested in ]?are Hebrew books, and v/ho buy rare Hebrew manuscripts. You
will also find in Breslau a much larger group of prominent citizens who are
interested in Jexvish studies. A group of prominent Breslau citizens follow
with the closest attention the activities of the theological seminary, and
the careers of the students of that institution. Coming continually in
contact v/ith spiritually minded people, they, the ordinary businessmen, also ^
become spiritually minded Jews; their attitude towards Jewish thought and
Jev/ish scholarship is changed.
In the other European cities, such as Berlin, Vienna, Budapest, London, Paris,
and Florence, v/here there are modern Ba-Tay Llidrashim La-Torah, there are
also small or large groups of Jews v/ho take a great interest in certain Jewish
affairs and Jev/ish studies — Jewish businessmen v/ho are semi-scholars and v/ho
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ovm magnificent Jev/lsh libraries.
There Is not a single Jev/lsh businessman of any Importance In Chicago, v/ho
ovms a decent Jewish library. There aren^t five Jewish businessmen In S
Chicago, v/ho b\iy literary or scientific v/orks, unless a peddler of books '^
comes to them, and, In order to get rid of him, they buy a book v/hlch they C
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There Is no group of Jev/lsh businessmen In Chicago v/hlch cares about books, co
which cares for the spiritual word, for the spiritual side of Judaism. In ^
short, there is no spiritual Jewish aristocracy in Chicago, and, therefore, ^
Chicago, the second largest Jewish city in the v/orld, is spiritually a
wilderness.
Even if Chicago did not need a Beth Ha-Kldrash La-Torah for educational
puirposes — to educate Hebrew teachers, and perhaps rabbis, and to give young
Jewish men an opportunity to acquire a higher Hebrew education — Chicago Jews
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v/ould still need a Beth Ha-LIidrash La-Torah, because, v/ithout it,
Chicago is a forsaken city. Vihen it has a Beth Hidrash La-Torah, Chicago,
may become an educated Jewish city, or, at least, maj'' create some spiritual
atmosphere. V/hen there is a Beth Ha-Midrash La-Torah, it will have an
educational council, and the members of that educational council, in order
to express an opinion about the curriculum, will have to become absorbed in p
the problem of pedagogy and study. They may find it necessary to study deeply ^
those books in v;hich Jewish thoughts are expressed. V/illy-nilly , they v/ill g
have to learn something from those books, and they v;ill have to become
spiritually minded people.
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The older students of the Beth Ila-tllidrash La-Torah v/ill not be isolated. They
will come in contact v/ith certain circles and those circles, for social and
psychological reasons, v/ill take an interest in these educated young men,
in their studies and in their careers. A new spiritual atmosphere v;ill arise
in the city, thanks to the contact of the students of the Beth Ha-Ilidrash
La-Torah v;ith certain groups of the Jev/ish population. The ignorance and
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boorishness, which exist at present, will gradually diminish
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A NOBLB UNDiSRTAKIiro
(Editorial)
There are four academic Jewish Institutions in America: two in New York, one
in Philadelphia, and one in Cincinnati. Three of these institutions have a
common purpose— to educate students for the rabbinate; the fourth, the
Dropsle College in Philadelphia, is a Jewish research institution for scholars.
We do not derive imich comfort from any one of these institutions. The Hebrew
Union College of Cincinnati is rich in financial resources, but that institution
has no soul* It is a rabbinical seniinary in ^ich very little is taught, and
that little which is taught, is taught falsely and incorrectly* That is why
up until now, Cincinnati has not produced a single Jewish scholar* Not only
that, it has raised a generation of rabbis who are ignoramuses. The Hebrew
Union College of Cincinnati is of small benefit to iimerican Jewry spiritually,
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but it Is haimiful politically because the students of Cincinnati grow up
with a false historical and political understanding of Judaism, and when they
are mature and influential, they become a negative and destructive force in-
stead of a positive and constructive one. Under these circumstances, it
cannot be said that the Hebrew Union College is an asset to American Jewry.
We get more comfort out of the two institutions in New York, the Habbi Isaac
Slchonon Yeshivah and the Jewish Theological Seminary. Both institutions
could accomplish wonders, were it not for the existing ^'polities'* which prevent
them from being fruitful. The Rabbi Isaac Elchonon Yeshivah should have
brought up a generation of scholars, but it did not do so; the Jewish Theolog-
ical Seminary should have educated a generation of learned and wise men, but
it did not do so. We did not even get the results we expected from the Dropsie
College. It did not become another college for the study of the science of
Judaism, such as we have in Berlin, Germany; nor did it become a Jewish theolog-
ical seminary like those in Breslav and Vienna. The institutions in those
cities have produced great men in the field of Jewish education.
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It seems that the Torsih Is unlucky In America, These conditions have had,
naturally, a bad effect upon the vrtiole spiritual life of American Je*vvry.
As long as Chicago was virtually a colony of New York, it could not do anything
in the field of Jewish spiritual life. The awakening of Chicago Jewry during
the last few years, the great philanthropic achievements of Chicago Jewry, the
appearance of many important and influential Je^vish leaders who are Influencing
the whole country — all this justifies the undertaking which the leaders of
Chicago Orthodoxy want to realize — the founding of a Beth Ea-Mldrash La-Torah.
This institution should not be a professional school like the one in Cincinnati
nor an institute for scholars like Dropsie College, but a combination of both,
Chicago is now morally, spiritually and philanthropically sufficiently self-
reliant to have its own institution of the Torah, which should avoid the mistakes
of the Jewish academic institutions of New York and Cincinnati, Chicago is
entitled to have its oim institution because Chicago is the second greatest
J^irlsh community in the world, and is the focal point of all of midwestern
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Jewry, which numbers at least six hundred thousand people. Chicago is entitled
to have its own Beth Ha-!.!idrash La-Torah because such an institution is an
absolute necessity. Chicago can and must educate its own rabbis and instmctors.
It also ought to have a spiritual center, vhich should spread some li^ht over
this great Jewish community ^hat is, give spiritual guidanceT^.
V/e do not want to prophesy that the Beth Ha-L:idrash La-Torah, which they are
now going to build in Chicago, will be a better, more beautiful, more productive
institution than the academic institutions of the 3ast, but we do say that it
can become an important and influential institution. It can educate rabbis
according to the theories of modern Orthodoxy; it can educate an adequate number
of teachers for Chicago and the whole Middle .Vest; it can create a place ^^ere
young Jewish scholars may go on with the development of their talents and their
creative work.
Chicago Jews are sufficiently rich and they are willing to make some sacrifices
in order to provide the institutions with everything they may need. V/e believe
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that the Chicago Jews will fulfill their duty to the Beth Ha-Midrash La-Torah.
The most Important thin^ at the moment is the erection of a building for this
institution. Eighty thousand dollars is needed to build a home for the Beth
Ha-Midrash La-Torah, and this eighty thousand dollars must be raised within
the next three months.
No Chicago Jew who has in his soul a spark of local community pride, should
miss giving his contribution to the Beth Ha-Midrash La-Torah and help to create
in Chicago a spiritual center of the Torah and of learning. It is a noble
undertaking, a needed undertaking, which deserves the sympathy and support of
every Chicago Jew.
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A JEWISH ORTHODOX CENTEK ON THE SOUTH SIDE TO BE BUILT
A meeting was held last night on the South Side to discuss the building of
an Orthodox Jewish educational and social center on the South Side. The
center is to have a Talmud Torah with enough space to accommodate two
thousand children (in two shifts); it is to have ten or fifteen classrooms,
recreation and vocational-training rooms.
^t the meeting/^, it was decided to begin work immediately* A fund of two
hundred thousand dollars will be raised for the building. The Talmud Torah
will take over all the existing Talmud Torahs on the South Side; from now
on, they will be managed as one institution.
Representatives of the seven Orthodox synagogues on the South Side were
present at the meeting. Various caoomittees were elected, conong them a
committee to select a suitable place for the building. The following were
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elected temporary officials: cbalrman, Mr. Nathan Jacobs; vice-chair-
many Attorney D* Berloran; secretary, Miss Leah Levlnson; treasurer, Mr« I*
Lansky.
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ABOUT THE IVIilTH BE-IVRITIl iillD IVRITII BE-YIDDISH
SYSTEMS OF TEACHING
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Baruch Sholom Levy
An Interesting discussion Is taking place In the pages of the Coxirler concerning T5
the old-fashioned Heder and the modem system ^f teachlngT^, As one to whom the -"*
Hebrew language Is dear, and as one who has been a teacher In the old country, ;S:
I would like to express my opinion on this subject, without being partial to C
either side. I do not defend anyone, nor do I accuse anyone. ^
The Ivrlth Be-Ivrlth system ^ebrew subject matter explained In HebrewJ^ is as
good as any other system, and the claim of its opponents that it is not, is
unjustifiable. There is no need to relate here the virtues of the old-fashioned
Heder ^Id World type of Hebrew schooj^^. We all know what a Heder is. Sveiyone
of \is who knows how to read Hebrew has, at one time or another, studied in the
old-fashioned Heder.
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This is the problem; v-hich system is the most practical under the present
ci reams tances? ^yhich system offers the child better instruction in Judaism
and Hebrew— Ivrith Be-Ivrith or Ivrith Be-Yiddish ^ebrew subject matter
explained in Yiddish^.
First of all, let me say a few words about conditions in the old country, :;^
as compared with America. In the old country, the older and the middle-
aged people knew and spoke Yiddish; this is similarly true here. The younger
generation, those from fifteen or sixteen years of age up to twenty-five or
twenty-six, know how to speak Yiddish but seldom do. As for the children
up to fifteen or sixteen years of age, some of them know and speak a fine
Yiddish; some speak very little Yiddish, but everyone of them hears everyday
Yiddish spoken around him, and, naturally, he understands the language very well.
There is no need for me to tell anyone that in hundreds, in thousands of Jev/ish
families, the father or the mother speaks to the children in Yiddish, but the
children reply in English (or Russian or German). This proves that though the
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children do not speak Yiddish, they understand it# It is quite true that there
are a number of children who do not understand Yiddish at all. Those children
come from the families of the German Jev/s, the assimilators, the Reform Jews,
who aren't particularly interested in Judaism in general, and still less in
Jewish "education,"
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So far as Jewish education is concerned: The parents ^o send their children to
a heder and the parents who send their children to a Ivrith Be-Ivrith school,
are all ordinary Jews, 'ilhen they are out, they may speak various languages,
but at home, among themselves, they speak Yiddish, and a very idiomatic Yiddish at?
that. Such a typically Yiddish expression as "Layg oich Kein Fogelach in Buzim"
translator's note: Do not put birdies in a broom. This expression means"do
not delude yourselfJ]7^re heard quite frequently at their homes. The children,
American-born, hearing such expressions often, come to know their meaning.
It is, therefore, unfair to the American-Jewish child to say that he does not
speak Yiddish, or that he does not understand Yiddish.
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So far as the system of teaching is concerned: If the child Is among people
who speak Yiddish at home, and If the child speaks or understands Yiddish, then
lAiy all the fuss about teaching a child Hebrew through a Yiddish translation?
If, occasionally 9 there is no Yiddish v;ord to convey the exact xueaninig of the
Hebrew word, there is no hazm done if an English word is substituted for the ^^
Yiddish one» ^
Ivrlth Be-Ivrith is a good system, as I have mentioned above* But where do they -•
speak Hebrew in this country? How can a child develop his knowledge of Hebrew Z^
when he hears the people around him speak every language in the world except ^
Hebrew? At home he hears English and Yiddish, the same is true on the streets;
nowhere does he hear a word of Hebrew spoken* Under such conditions ^ is there
any sense to his speaking Hebrew? They teach classical Hebrew, literary Hebrew, v
in the Ivrlth Be-Ivrlth school. The child is able to tell a stoxry in Hebrew
that he has read in a book* He will tell it in the language of the book, not
in the living, fluid language of the street* He cannot do otherwise* He has
nobody to talk to, nobody to converse with, nobody from whom he can hear something
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new. ouch a chila cannot develop. To develop, a child has to ask questions.
If he is surrounded by barriers and cannot ask any questions he remains a
dull-vjitted boy. Ivrith Be-Ivrith is a good system, but not in this country,
where nobody speaks Hebrew.
Those vvho have attended high school or colle;-!e are acquainted v.ith the system
of teaching foreign languages used here. The writer of these lines has studied
a few foreign languages in American schools. The only system used is the "French
in English,'* "Geri.ian in English," "Latin in English," etc. Sometimes the teachers
began to teach "French in French," or "Geriaan in Gerinan," but after a few attempts,
they always caine back to the system of teaching in English, i. e«, "German in
English," "French in English," etc. ^^.fter studying "French in French," for three
years, we could not speak French. This, you inderstand, happened not to little
boys, but to grown-up young nen, eii^^hteen or twenty years old, who were attending
college.
Consider one thing more: Question any rreenhom v.ho has recently arrived from
Europe, and who is attending night schools Ask him how he likes the "English
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in English^ system and Just listen to what he tells you« From my oivn ex-
perlence^ I know that I have cursed myself when I had to go to school* I
Just sat and stared at the teacher, vblle a torrent of words, none of which
oould I understand, rushed out of her mouth* I was bored the whole evening,
I went home, my spirits were low, and I cursed Columbus, I would think: Why
don^t they Introduce In the night schools » where the greenhorns study, the
system of teaching **Engllsh in Russian,** ^English In Yiddish,** English in Italian,**
etc*? I learned the English language not through the **Engllsh in English**
system, but on the street, in the shop, by translating '•English into Yiddish**
and **£nglish into Russian,**
In conclusion, let me ask this question: Where did all those who now advocate
the Ivrith Be-Ivrith system learn the Hebrew language? Did they learn it in
an ordinary Heder or in a Ivrith Be-Ivrlth school? Where did our great men,
oixr geniuses, of the past and present, like Mendele, Sholom Alelchem, Peretz,
Slonimsky, Mapo, Smolenskin^ Frlshman, Ahad Ha-am, study Hebrew? They all
studied in the old-fashioned Heder, and sometimes at the seminary* But where
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are the great men v/hc studied in the Ivrith Be-Ivrith schools?
The situation is like this: One who knows Hebrew may, sometimes, be able to
speak it. But, if one occasionally speaks Hebrew, it does not necessarily ^
mean that one knows Hebrew. A child forgets quickly the little Hebrew that
he learned, because there is nobody to \^toom he can speak Hebrew. "2
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TOPSY TOIWT IDEAS
(A reply to Messrs* Heiman and Gordon about the Chicago Talmud Torahs)
In discussing the question of the curriculum in our Talmud Torahs, a more
serious attitude toward that problem should be taken than the one assumed -t5
by the above-mentioned gentlemen^erman and Gord on/with regard to the ^
Grenshaw Street Talmud Torah. One has to be more or less objective in p
ona*s attitude* One must consider seriously the fundamentals of the various ^
curricula, the circumstances under liiich they are taught, and then compare ?g
the results. To do so, a knowledge of pedagogy, child psychology, and so ^^
on is required. Since they do not have any logical and factual arguments, ^l
the gentlemen mentioned above, hurl insults and abuse not only at their J^
opi>onent, Ger Ve-toshav/the phrase is used as a pen name, signifying that
the author is a resident of Chicago, but is a stranger as far as Hebrew
school politics are concerned^, but also against all Ivrlth Be-Ivrith
/teaching system in Hebrew schools: Hebrew subject matter explained in
Habreji^Talmud Torahs and their teachers. If we had wanted to engage in
abuse and becloud the issue, we could have said many personal things against
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the chief offender, Mr. Gordon Yerushalmi (who comes in daily contact with
ninety-nine per cent of the children who attend the Ivrith Be-Ivrith
Talmud Torahs). But we will not do so because professional ethics do not
permit it, and because, by engaging in personal abuse, one cannot prove
the usefullness or the lack of usefullness of a curriculum.
Messrs. Heiman ani Gordon made a mistake when they confused a system and
a curriculum. This is absolutely incorrect. One can give a thorough re-
ligious education in the Ivrith Be-Ivrith system and a very radical educa-
tion in the '•translation"^. e. explaining the Hebrew subject matter in
YiddifihT'systeaa. One can teach the Prophets, history, literature, even
Talmud in the Ivrith Be-Ivrith system, and one can teach Karl Marx and
Plekhanov in the •♦translation'^ system. It is also possible that nothing
may be learned or accomplished under either or both systems.
Ivrith Be-Ivrith is not a new invention and not a specifically Jewish in-
vention. This system is recognized by our greatest pedagogues and literary
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men, as well as by €dl prominent pedagogues of the world, to be the best
and the easiest pedagogical system* The adherents of the Ivrlth Be-Ivrlth
system think that It Is the only system that does not dull a child's mind
and that makes It easier for him to learn the Hebrew Icmguage, and to ^
read Hebrew.
The Ivrlth Be-Ivrlth system Is a national necessity with us Jews, now that
our nationedlst Ideals have been awakened. Only through that system can
we make Hebrew a living language. We actually see that in Poland €Uid
Lithuania, Hebrew culture has, in the last few years, reached a high stage
/of development/only because in all Hebrew schools, the Ivrlth B^ Ivrlth
system has been Introduced (those children also speak a good Yiddish).
Hundreds of high schools and seminaries have been opened, at the head of
which are well-known pedagogues, who are known all over the Jewish world
for their devotion to the Jewish people. In the older high schools and
seminaries, the Ivrith Be-Ivrith system was also introduced. The Ivrlth
Be-Ivrith system is also recognized and has been introduced in the best
and greatest Talmud Torahs of New York, as well as throughout America.
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Kost of the teachers there are not only good Hebraists; they are also
good TaT nudists.
It Is not our task now to discuss the correctness of the Ivrith Be-Ivrlth
system. To do so, would require a series of articles. At the present time,
we only want to reply to the assertions of Messrs. Herman and Gordon that
the Ivrith Be-Ivrlth Talmud Torahs in America are a failure.
It would not help to argue with them, so we will answer with facts. 7/e as-
sert (and v/e assume full responsibility for this assertion) that children
who have attended an Ivrith Be-Ivrith school in Chicago for about four
years, speak Hebrew fluently, know the Pentateuch thoroughly, as well as
the Prophets, history, folk tales, laws, customs. They have a good know-
ledge of modern Hebraw literature, read Frishman, Mendele, Sholom Alelchem,
Ftledberg, and others fairly well. The Ivrith Be-Ivrith Talmud Torahs
have libraries from which the children of the intermediate and higher classes
take Hebrew books home to read, and they actually read those books. The
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children of the Ivrlth Be-Ivrith Talinud Torahs are devoted to those insti-
tutions and participate in all of their activities.
Has any one of the Talmud Torahs irtiich vise the '♦translation'* system accom-
plished as much? You, Messrs. Herman and Gordon say '•Yes;'* we say ♦'No*'.
Very well! Let us coae together and elect a certain number of impartial per-
sons, well-known scholars in Chicago, and let them investigate the conditions
in all the Talmud Torahs of Chicago. The results of this thorough investiga-
tion should be reported in the Courier. We will then appeal to the comraunity
leaders of Chicago (who have at heart only the success of the educational in-
stitutions) with the words of Elijah, the prophet: "If the Lord be Gkxi, follow
him'*. If the Ivrith Be-Ivrith system is a failure, discard that system
and introduce the Ivrith Be-Yiddish^ebrew subject matter explained in
Yiddish/systeml But if Ivrith Be-Ivrith is a better system, if the children
who study that system can acccraplish more than the children who study under
the Ivrith Be-Yiddish system, then discard the Ivrith Be-Yiddish system
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and all "translation^ systems, and Introduce the Ivrlth Be-Ivrlth system.
A. Eatz, Kehllath Jacob Talmud Torah,
3. Prochovnlk, Talmud Torali Agudath Ha-Kehilah,
L. Ivllotek, Anshe Sholom Talmud To rah.
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0NC2 MORE ON THE OLD-FASHIONED SCHOOL
Dear Editor: TSxe question of the old-fashioned school, that I raised in the
issue of the Courier of January 3, is of such importance to us Orthodox Jews,
that once more I must ask your permission to use the columns of your newspaper.
I wish to reply to my critic, Mr. Herman, head instructor at the Grenshaw
Street Talmud To rah, on his article entitled "An Answer To Ger Ye-toshav" /the
phrase is used as a pen name, signifying that the author is a resident of
Chicago, but a stranger as far as Hebrew politics sire concerned/* This
article appeared in the Courier on Monday, January 9. I also vrish to touch
upon some points that I overlooked in my previous article. Once more I wish
to emphasize the fact that I do not want to discredit this or that institution,
or this or that teacher. My motives are honest and my intentions are to dis-
cuss the entire question of a religious, Hebrew education in America from
every possible angle, to arouse the interest of the Orthodox public in that
question and to create a public opinion in favor of a general improvement of
the education of our children so that they Tion't grow up to be ignoramuses,
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assimllators, and anti-Semites*
Your reply to me, Mr# Heirman, contains a few puns and some witty comments— • to
obscure the real issue by throwing dust in the eyes. You also point your
heavy cannon at me, ?rtiich, you claim, are capable of shooting a great distance.
You do not seem to understand that no problem can be solved with phrases and
witty remarks; you need facts. Your cannon are so rusty that thoy backfire at
you.
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1) You state that Ivrith Be-Ivrlth Reaching system In Hebrew schools: Hebrew ^
subject matter explained in Hebreij^ is no good at all, because in the Ivrith
Be- Ivrith Talmud Torahs of Chicago, they do not teach the Pentateuch, and
because the children who have studied in such Talmud Torahs cannot even read
a simple prayer, such as **Blessed be He Who sald^« As proof of your contention,
you state that some children who studied for a few years in **the best and ijiost
popular Ivrith Be-Ivrlth Talmud Torah in Chicago" were brought to you for
•♦correction** because they could not even recite a simple prayer • Well, it is
not ny duty to take under ray protection the Ivrith Be-Ivrlth Talmud Torahs of
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Chicago (not even the best and most popular). In those institutions, many
faults are being corrected, many things are being improved. In any case, they
are young institutions in the process of development, and they are not deaf to
any constructive suggestion from anyone to ^om Jewish education is dear*
As a very frequent visitor to the Chicago Talmud Torahs, I must declare here ^
openly that your statement about the Ivrlth Be-Ivrlth Talmud Torahs of Chicago ^
is false. The Pentateuch and the Prophets are taught there, more thoroughly than rf
they are taught at your school, Mr. Herman. The children are taught and know the
simple prayers. The inana.2:ement does not depend upon God's mlraoles and it Is not
•^certain that ^en the children graduate from the Talmud Torah, they will know
Hebrew, Hebrew literature, history, emd folk tales"; that is why the children are
taught these subjects. The doors of those Talmud Torahs are open for you as well
as for me — visit them a few times ♦ You will find in those schools quite a number
of students who have studied and know the entire Pentateuch, most of the Prophets;
who speak and write a very fine Hebrew, who have studied and know Jewish
history and folk tales, who C€ui read not only a simple prayer, but also
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the writers Ilendele, Frishnian, Freidberg, Smolenskin»
You will also find classes there for very young children* They study the
Pentateuch, and they can read, v/rite, and speak Hebrew well* They can tell
beautiful stories, in Hebrew, about Rabbi Johanan ben Zakay, Rabbi Akivah, ^^
Bar Kokhba,and so on. Do not look surprised, Mr. Hemianl You ought to 5
know that all subjects in those schools are taught in Hebrew, and only in 3
Hebrewl Even some of the coramands of the Bible like •Thou shall not eat '[^
BUY offal'* are taught in Hebrew. Please listen to me, Mr. Herman 1 Take a
walk, once or twice, from one Talmud Torah to a second, a third — honestly,
you will not regret it. You will find out that evarjrbhing I write here is
true. Yoh will also be surprised to find quite a number of children that r^
have been brought from your Talmud Torah for ''correction^ because they did ^"^
not know the Pentateuch and could not read a simple prayer.
2) You, Mr. Herman, claim that the child is taught Hebrew while he is learn-
ing the Pentateuch in Hebrew. This is not true, Mr. Herman. Studying the
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Pentateuch in Hebrew does not mean studying the Eebrew language, just as
studying arithmetic in an En^ish textbook does not mean studying English; this
is even more true when the English words of the arithmetic text are translated
into a language which is not understood, \Aich is the case at your school,
with reference to the study of the Pentateuch.
3) You write, Mr. Herman, that '•'Hie Pentateuch should be taught in a Jewish
translation* Do you know why? It is because in the Pentateuch, the child
seeB written, in black and white, **Thou shall not eat any offal,** and then he
understands why his father is interested in Kosher food; because in the
Pentateuch it is written (again in black and white), "Thou shall eat and bless
the Lord thy God,** **Ihou shall not eat leavened bread,** and so on. Well,
Mr. Herman, don't you think this is funny? Because it is written in the
Pentateuch, in black and white, **niou shall not eat any offal,** we have to
translate this sentence to the child in Jewish, a language (I must stress
that point) he neither understands nor respects. Do you think that if he is
taiight the same thing in Hebrew he will be unable to understand why his father
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is interested in kosher food? If he is taught, '"Hiou shall eat and bless the
Lord** in Hebrew, do you think the child will not know that he has to say grace
after eating?
4) You write that •'if the Orthodox Jews waited to teach the Pentateuch until
the child knew Hebrew, they would have to wait until doomsday*** Well, I will
advise you again to visit a •'Hebrew through Hebrew** Talmud Torah a few times.
You will then find out that in most cases they begin to teach the Pentateuch
eight or nine months after the child begins to study the alphabet; in other
words, in eight or nine months, the child acquires a sufficient knov/ledge of
Hebrew to begin the study of the Pentateuch without any tremslations.
5) You write that ••it is true that when the child begins to study the
Pentateuch in Hebrew, which is translated into Yiddish, he does not know any
Yiddish, but when he graduates from the Talmud Torah, he knows Yiddish
thoroughly**. For goodness sake, Mr. Herman, use a little logic I If I can
teach a child to understand Yiddish^ by translating a Hebrew text into
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Yiddish, can^t I teach him to understand Hebrew, so that he can learn all of
his Hebrew studies without any translations, If I go about It in a systematic,
gradual way?
6) You write that '^as long as the American-Jewish press is written in Yiddish,
as long as we have in America Orthodox Jews who speak no language but Yiddish,
as long as our rabbis deliver their speeches in Yiddish, as long as parents de-
sire that their children shall not discard Judaism and shall not become estranged p:
from them — just so long will we teach the Pentateuch and only the Pentateuch [~
in a Yiddish translation in our Talmud Ibraih, which was founded and is main- ^
tained by our Orthodox Jews'*, Do you know, Mr# Herman, this is somevftiat of 2
an insolence on your part? Your statement is a libel against the Orthodox oo
rabbis and against the Orthodox Jews. I may be, according to your words, •'a c^
stranger in regard to Jewish education in America," but I am sufficiently a
"resident" to know that during the last five years, one hundred and forty- two
Talmud Torahs in America gave up the system of teaching the Pentateuch in a
Yiddish translation and changed to the "Hebrew through Hebrew" system.
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fiyerything is taught in those institutions by that system: the Pentateuch,
Prophets, Hebrew, history, folk tales. All of these one hundred and forty-two
Talmud Torahs were founded and are maintained by Orthodox communities under
the leadership of learned rabbis • Do you know why those Talmud Torahs dis-
carded the old method of teaching the Pentateuch only in a Yiddish transla-
tion? They did so because the rabbis and the communities realized that a
child who has been taught the Pentateuch only in a Yiddish translation (which
he does not understand), and a little bit of Hebrew, cannot become a good Jew«
Let me tell you a •'secret,'* Mr. Herman; the Mizraehi, at the head of which
there are great, learned rabbis (among them are some of our own, Chicago
rabbis) keeps up a teachers' seminary where Hebrew teachers are trained in the §
••Hebrew through Hebrew** syst«a. Ihose teachers, when they graduate from the T^
seminary, will teach the little children of America in the ••Hebrew through S2
Hebrew^* system, whether you like it or not* And did you know that this -^
teachers' seminary, founded by the Mizrachi, is maintained by synagogue Jews?
You speak about children not being estranged from their parents, and that is
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why you want to teach them the Pentateuch in Yiddish, although they do not
understand Yiddish* This is a job for the politicians of the Workmen's
Circle and for the pseudo-socialist comrades* They need a beggat*s sack.
They have discovered that they have to found Workmen's Circle Schools to
teach American children Socialism in Yiddish, so that they won't become
estranged from their parents. But we, the Orthodox Jewsl We know that their
remedy is not a remedy but poison* We, Orthodox Jews, have a true way of
keeping our children, of preventing them from becoming estranged from their
parents and their people* Our remedy is: teach our children a great deal of ^
the Torah, a great deal of Hebrew, Hebrew literature, Jewish history and 5
folk tales* But in order that our children may learn and know all those ^
studies we have to install in our Talmud Torahs the ''Hebrew through Hebrew'?
system*
Respectfully,
Ger Ve-Toshav.
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/Translator's note: Ger Ve-Toshav means a stranger but a resident ♦ Obviously,
this is a pen name^
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^0 THE DIRECTORS OF INSTITDTI0NS7
Every Jew in CSiicago is ready to accept the job of a director in an insti-
tution; every Jew in Chicago ?rants to be a socially active person. All
this is very fine, but how many directors of Jewish institutions in Chicago
know what is going on in those institutions, and how many of them care at
all about those institutions?
Forty Chicago Jews have undertaken to be directors of the Beth Ha-Uidrash
La-Torah. Perhaps they feel that Chicago needs such an institution. The
title, '•Director of the Chicago Beth Ha-Midrash La-Torah", sounds good,
and ifhBt Jew does not want to have a fine-sounding title? But when the
president of the Beth Ha-Midrash La-Torah calls a meeting, only six or
eight Jews appear, and the others stay home and yawn*
Well, I beg of you, my dear directors, social workers, social leaders — if
you want to help the Beth Ha-Midrash La-Torah, then do your duty as it
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should be done; do not run after a title for the sake of the title; that
is not at all nice«
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JEWISH
WPA (ILL.) PROJ. 30275
AN INTERESTING DISCUSSION
(Editorial in English)
The leading Hebrew teachers in the City of Chicago are discussing the merits
of one of the best known Hebrew schools on the West Side because of a state-
ment issued by the representative of the school that it is educating a genera-
tion of Hebrew scholars. This statement was objected to by one of our best
Hebrew educators in the City because according to his opinion a school in
which Hebrew is taught in Yiddish and the children do not receive any instruc-
tion in Jewish literature and in Hebrew proper cannot be productive of results <
The representatives of the school on their ^art maintain that all the Hebrew
book knowledge imparted by other Hebrew schools to the children notwithstand-
ing, their school is very productive of its results for the reason that it
brings up good Jews and GrOd-f earing Jews. Now it is true that one of the
objects of the Hebrew school is to bring up Gtod-f earing Jews but we must take
into consideration that the Hebrew school is not a purely religious school*
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It is not a purely religious school because Judaism is not only a religion
but also a way of life. The object of the Hebrew school is to bring up
Jews— that is to say, to impart to the children a thorough knowledge of all
branches of Judaism, religion, Hebrew, Hebrew literatxire, history, Jewish
institutions, etc. Unless the pupils receive a manifold Jewish education
covering at least the rudiments of these subjects, one cannot possibly main-
tain that it is doing its duty to its pupils. There are a great many Hebrew
schools in the City of Chicago in which only religion is taught to the
children and nothing else. Me completely agree with the modem Hebrew educators
that such schools have outgrown their usefulness. Even in the old world the
old-fashioned Cheder has undergone radical changes. The Cheder in its old
form is no longer in existence. It has been replaced by the up-to-date Hebrew
school. If the old-fashioned Cheder has become obsolete there, it is surely
an obsolete institution here because there Jewish life is still intense and
the Jewish atmosphere so strong that even the Jew without much knov/ledge of
Judaism must remain a Jew. Here, however, it is different. Unless a Jew re-
ceives a thorough Jewish education and knows why he and his people are
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siiffering he will not remain in the fold and will surely desert Judaism as
soon as the opportunity offers itself and such opportunities there are msoiy.
Therefore, the Hebrew school in America, to be really productive of results
and to fulfill its mission, must not only attempt to bring up religious Jews,
but it must impart to the young children a thorough Icnowledge of Judaism.
Unfortunately there are not many modem Hebrew schools in Chicago. Most of
the Hebrew schools are entirely old-fashioned and being old-fashioned they
have outgrown their usefulness.
V/e do not wish to be mi sunders tood» V/e do not wish to convey the impression
that we are for the secularization of the Hebrew school. The Hebrew school,
even the most up-to-date one must to a certain extent be a relifr;ious school,
but we do wish to say as clearly as we can that since it is not only the
mission of the Hebrew school to teach religion but to teach other subjects as
well, it is necessary that the Hebrew schools give the childi^n an opportimity
to make themselves acquainted with all branches of Judaism, theoretical as
well as practical — religious as well as secular,— ethical as well as literary.
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and only in that way it is possible to bring up a generation of Jews even
in this new world, who will be loyal to their people and to their people's
religion. All the efforts of the old-fashioned orthodox to bring up their
children in America just the same as they have been brought up in the East-
em European ghetto, will be of no avail and will result in nothing tangible.
A few of the pupils of an old-fashioned Hebrew school in America may cling
to old-fashioned orthodoxy but most of them desert it upon reaching manhood.
It is in the interest of orthodoxy to modernize its educational establishments
and thus to strengthen the very foundation of Judaism in America.
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A REPLY TO GSR VE-T03HA7
Dear Sir: I hope that you will permit me to reply, through your newspaper,
to Mr. Ger Ve-toshav/a stranger but a resident; herein used as a nom de plume/
whose letter, -orinted in the Courier on Tuesday, January 3, contained some
"important observations" about the Crenshaw Street Talnud Torah, in order "to
point out its faults and to help to remove them".
"As a frequent visitor," as you, Mr. Ger Ve-toshav, call yourself, "to the
above-mentioned Talmud Torah, and as a Jew to whom the Torah and Judaism
are dear", you, Mr. Ger Ve-toshav should have first revealed your "important
observations" to the management of the Talraud Torah, or to its instructors
before you "felt it my duty to come before the public" with an open letter,
under a pen name. But nobody in the Taliriud Torah knows of anybody who is
a frequent visitor there and has ever made such remarks.
The faults of the Crenshaw Street Talmud Torah, as you, I^ir. Ger Te-toshav,
point out, are, according to your statement, as follows: "not a single word
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of Hebrew^ is taught there except the Pentateuch and the Pix^phets (which are
not Hebrew, in your opinion). These are translated into Yiddish (the Lord
save usl), "a language which the children do not know because ^erican chil-
dren speak only English^. (Don't they speak Hebrew?) ''No history or folk
lore is taught there** (well, here you guessed wrong), "no Hebrew literature ^
is taughf (?!), "no attention at all is paid to education," ,Vhat education? 5
At once, you explain: "the child is not introduced to Zionist tendencies"* ^z^
In short, "it snells of the old-fashioned school". You arrive at the con- P
elusion that to enable the Jewish-itoerican child to learn all those subjects, ^
we should, once and for all, discard translations. No translations! Out g
with translations! In the Hebrew school, we should teach him to speak Hebrew
(how long will it take?), and then we would not need to do any more translating!
V/e should teach, not translate! To put the matter briefly; "they should in- D=i
stall a system of teaching Ivrith Be-Ivrith/Hebre.Ar subject matter explained
in Hebrei;^" (so that is what has been troubling you).
Mr. Ger Ve-toshav! I will not deny, my dear friend, that your system of
Ivrith Be-Ivrith will teach the Je;vish-iimerican child to speak a good Hebrew,
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in a very short time, and v/hen he stops attending your Ivrith Be-Ivrith
school, at the age of thirteen or fourteen, he will be a thorough Hebraist,
who will speak a perfect Hebrew, and will know the old and the modern Hebrew
literature from Yehuda Ha-Levi to Dr. Erter, Mapo, Smolenskin, Ahad Ha-am,
Bialik, and Shneur; he will know the whole Torah, he will know the history
of the Jews as related by the historians Oraetz and Dubnow, he will know the
folk tales, biblical and modern, he will be able to read At The Crossroads,
without a commentary (except the Pentateuch, which is not Hebrew). In short, 3
he will be a perfect "scientific" Hebraist and Zionist, but he will not be
able to read a simple prayer, such as "Blessed be the One ;/ho said". 3o
what? It does not matter. This prayer is an old one, anyway, and it was
taught in the old-fashioned schools.
It is not my purpose, Tr. Ger Ve-toshav, to criticize. I do not go out of my
way to look for faults; I do not feel inyself "compelled to come before the
public", but I want to call your attention to one thing. Once and for all,
we must recognize the fact that as long as we, in i^erica, have strict.
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Orthodox, syiaagogue Jews, who maintain the Jewish traditions and, do not speak
any other language except Yiddish; as long as the American- Jewish press — ^ich
brings us Jewish news, and everything about the Jews in which we are interested,
their achievements, their ambitions — is printed in Yiddish; as long as the
rabbis, preachers and speakers of our Orthodox synagogues deliver their speeches '{a
in Yiddish; as long as the parents wish their children to preserve their Judaism
and not to become estranged from them; as long as parents and children strive
to understand one another so that they won't feel themselves to be strangers —
just so long will the Pentateuch, eind only the Pentateuch, with a Yiddish ^
translation, be taught in our Talmud Torah, ^ich was founded and is being
maintained by Orthodox Jews. Do you know why? It is because in the Pentateuch,
one is told to eat only kosher food; thus the child will understand why his
father is so interested in the observance of the dietary laws; because in the
Pentateuch, he will also learn of many other commands, such as observing the
Sabbath, giving charity, fearing Gk>d, doing justice, refraining from gossip,
and so on; because in the Pentateuch, Zion, and love for the land of Zion,
are often specifically mentioned. The Pentateuch will help the child to un-
derstand all the Jewish traditions, and that is what the Orthodox Jev/s call
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a Jev/ish education. If they should postpone the teaching of the Pentateuch
until the child knew Hebrew, and only then taught him the Pentateuch, v/ith-
out translating it, they could be sure that such a time would never come.
The Orthodox Jews are certain that vhen the child graduates from the Talmud
To rah he will know Hebrew, history, folk lore, literature, just as v/ell as
the child who graduated from a Ivrith Be-Ivrith Talmud Torah, and he v;ill
be just as nationalistically inclined, as concerns Zionism, as the other
child.
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present at the Grenshaw Street Talmud Torah, when a pupil mistranslated the ci
Hebrew word Sholem as freedom instead of peace, I would advise you, Vjy. Oer Ye-
toshav, not to v/orry too much about it, because you mustn't forget that the
Book of Oenesis is taught only in the first grade. By the time the student ^
reaches the Book of Deuteronomy^', he will have come across the word Sholem
many times, and he will know, by that time, that it means peace. If the
child does not know Yiddish when he enters the Talmud Torah, he certainly
knows it by the tim.e he graduates •
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By the way, you ought to know that a Talmud To rah, under any systen, may some-
times have an instructor who is not a great scholar, or one v/ho is negligent;
neither the management nor the system should be blaraed for this condition*
Anyway, lix. Ger Ye-toshav, let us come out in the open, I will make you a
proposition: come to the Grenshaw Street Talmud Tor ah and I v^ill have a sur^
prise for you. I will introduce you to several children, v;ho, up to a short
time ago, studied in a different Talmud Torah. Some have studied three, some,
four and some, even five years. These children are very capable (one, who
studied there for four years, is fourteen years old, and is in the second o
year of high school). Those children are the //orst in our vhole class, so far ^
as understanding a sentence from the Pentateuch, or any sentence in Hehrev;, in S
speaking Hebrew, or even in reading a simple prayer like "Blessed be the One <j^
;<lio said'\ is concerned. The only good thing about them is that they never
studied the Pentateuch and cannot speak Yiddish. Do you know fran which Talmud
Torah they came to us? They came from one of the best and most popular
Ivrith Be-Ivrith Talmud Torahs in Chicago. :.'hen I say that they cannot speak
Yiddish, I do not mean to imply that they speak Ilebre/;. Ch, no! But to tell
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the truth, they do speak a good English. This is not the first time that such
children have been brought to us, for us to ••improve".
If you meet the children who had the ••misfortune** to be trained in the old-
fashioned Grenshaw Street Talmud Torah, you will find that they know the various
books of the Pentateuch well, that they imderstand thoroughly chapters from the
Prophets, that they know grammar and speak a good Yiddish. «Ye hope that in
Palestine, they will speak Hebrew as well as anybody else does. Just as you,
Mr. GS^ 7e-toshav, probably speak English as well as anybody else does.
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I hope, Mr.Oer Ye-toshav, that you will accept my invitation (you will be wel-
come any time the Talmud Torah is open). I believe that you, yourself, will
then admit that as far as Jewish education in America is concerned, you are c^
more of a Ger than a Toshov. translator's note: This is a play on woixis.
Ger means alien, Toshov means residentj.T'
N» S. Herman, principal instructor of the Grenshaw Street Talmud Torah.
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VmkT THEY SHOULD Kl^lOVJ
(Editorial)
Now, when the foundation of the Beth Ha-Ivlidrash La-Torah is being laid, it
is time for the leaders of that institution to fomulate in their own minds
a clear conception of what they want to accomplish. Of course, they are all
united on the prop;ram of the Torah, and of course, they all want to educate
a generation of scholars and fine Jews — but is that all that they desire, or
do they want something else? Another and very important item is the question
of how are they going to accomplish this.
According to its program, the Beth Ha-Midrash La-Torah should have three (sic)
departments; an elementary Talmudic school v/here the students shall receive
training in all branches of Talmudic and rabbinical studies and a teachers ♦
seminary where the teachers of Hebrew in the elementary and higher schools
shall be taught.
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There is not much to say about the elementary Talmudic school. The heads
of that school should find out whether the children have the necessary
preliminary education before they can be accepted in an institution where
the Talmud is taught. The children who begin to study the Talmud, must
have a clear understanding of most of the Torah, and they should have
some knowledge, even a superficial one, of grammar, Jewish history, Jewish
institutions and Jewish customs. V/hile they study the Talmud, they should
also continue their study of other Jewish subjects.
The program and the work of the elementary Talmudic school is not difficult
or complicated. The case of the Talmudic high school is entirely different.
There the program should have a more Orthodox and professional character.
Any boy who has the necessary preliminary educition, can be accepted as a
student in the elementary Talmudic school, but not in the rabbinical
seminary, because that department must educate not only scholars and
rabbis, but also Jews of a certain type, who sometimes have to represent
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the community. Intellectual qualifications alone are not sufficient for
one v/ho wishes to enroll in the rabbinical seminary. A boy may have a
brilliant mind, a good memory, a fair knowled£:e of some parts of the
Talmud, and still not be qualified for admission to the Talmudic seminary
because he may lack moral, and perh-aps, physical qualifications. An
individual v/ho stammers or is hard of hearing cannot discharge his duties as
a rabbi efficiently, because people expect a rabbi to be a good speaker just
as they expect him to be a God-fearing, decent and honest man.
If a young man doesn't have moral or physical qualities that a rabbi should
have, he shouJd not, under any circumstances, be admitted to the rabbinical
seminary because presently he v/ill become a burden and a useless expense
to the institution, and later he v/ill be a burden to himself. The
representatives of the Beth Ha-LIidrash La-Torah should not let the entrance
qualifications remain as easy as they have been up to now, and should be
very careful in their choice of the men whom they are going to educate to
become rabbis.
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It is quite possible that a young man may not have the qualifications that
a rabbi should have, but has the qualifications that a teacher should have.
It is also possible that he may not have any of the qualifications that a
man in public life should have — either as a rabbi or as a teacher — then,
under no circumstances, should he be admitted as a student in either the
rabbinical or the teachers' seminary. It is also quite possible that
many younf^ men v;ill appear who do not v/ant any professional training at
all, but desire only to acquire an education in Jevrish ethics. Special
courses v/ith special programs should be conducted for these individuals.
The representatives of the Beth Ka-l.idrash La-Torah should knoiv now whom
to accept, and vrhom not to accept in the various schools of the institutions.
They should also know what their program is going to be. Ihey should know
what kind of rabbis and v/hat kind of teachers they are going to educate.
They should clearly understand that v/hile the Beth Ha-Llidrash La-Tcrah aims
to give its pupils a thorough education in the Talmud and lav/, it should
also give them a general Jev/ish education. A modern Orthodox rabbi must
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be both an educated man and an educated Jev;. It is not necessary for him
to be a specialist in a certain branch of the sciences, but he must under-
stand many things, such as literature, general history, philosophy, religious
history and so on.
He must, hov;ever, be a specialist, in the broadest meaning of the v/ord, in
Jev/ish education. lie must knov/ Jewish history thoroughly, he must know
Hebrew literature thoroughly, he must have a good knowledge of the religious
philosophy of the Jews, he must know something of research as it relates to
the ancient world, and it is obvious that he must knov; a great deal of the
Talmud.
If the leaders of the Beth Ha-Midrash La-Torah undertake to train such
rabbis — and we believe that under the circumstances they should not, and
must not think of educating a different type of rabbi — then they must begin
now to make the necessary preparations to realize their program. The first
thing they must do, is to elect a pedagogical council v/hich should consist
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not only of well-knovm men, lut also of educated Jev/s, who v/ill understand
what it is all about. It is true that v/e, in Chicago, do not have many
educated Jev/s, but if we search hard enough, we v;ill find a group of Jews
who are fitted to become members of such a pedagogical council.
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The fitness of a Jev/ for a place on this council should not be judged by
his social position in the world. A man must be educated and /Translator's
note: 7'ord or words are missing here^/ to be able to fulfill such a position,
and we believe that ten or fifteen individuals can be found among Chicago
Jews, who are capable of mapping out a correct and suitable program for the
rabbinical seminary and for the Beth Ha-Midrash La-Torah.
V/e repeat: If the leaders of the Beth Ha-Midrash La-Torah knov/ what they
want, they should not v^^ste any time, but should go to work at once, to
express in deeds what they have expressed in theory. •
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ABOUT OLD-FASHIONriiD SCnCOLo
the Courier; In your issue oT December 3j, there ;vas a news
item about a supper ,^iven to cele^brate the payiiig off of the mortgages on the
Grenshaw Street Talmud Torah. /At this affair/', so e rabbis sooke of the great
work that the Talmud Tor.ih v/as doin for the Jev;ish children v;ho came there to
study, and that about five hundred pupils v;ere studying at the Grenshaw Street
Talmud forah under capable teachers and under the supervision of a good manage-
ment. Iv^^y children who graduate from the Talmud Toral^i, enter the seminary,
Etz Chaim, and prove themselves to be ;'ood scholars.
As a frequent visitor of t: e above-mentioned Talmud Torah, and as an average
Jew to who.!', the Torah and Judaism are dear, I feel tliat it is my duty to come
before tne public v/ith a few significant remarks about this institution. Let
me state right now that I do not aim to discredit the Grenshaw Street Talmud
Torah and similar institutions, but to point out their faults so txiat the work
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1) Not a v/ord of Hebrew, or Hebrew literature or history is taught at this
institution. The only studies offered there are Jev/ish (which is chanted in
a wild v;ay ), the Pentateuch, and the Book of Prophets, All this is taught
in an old-fashioned way. The result of this is that the children of this
institution have no und erst and inf: of Hebrew, do not know even a bit of our
history, and have not the slightest knowledge of our literature, either old
or new.
2) iCverything that is taught — the Pentateuch in the classes for small children-
some comments of Rashi and the Book of Pronhet^ in the classes for older
children — is translated by the teacher into Jev;ish, a language which the
children do not know because Anerican children speak only Knglish among them-
selves, as v;ell as with their fathers and mothers. The teacher explains the
Hebrew words in Jewish and the child repeats those Jewisli words after him,
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quite often without understanding what they mean. The writer of these
^Ines once visited a class vAilch was studying the Pentateuch at the Grenshaw
Street Talmud Torah* The teacher said In Hebrew, »»and they went away from him
In peace**, and then he said It In Jewish. But the Jewish word for peace Is
Frlden , Tirtilch sounded to the pupil, a little boy, like the word ''freedom**, so
the pupil repeated after the teacher, **and they wdnt away from him In freedom**.
The teacher, who either did not hear, or did not know what the word **freedom**
meant, did not call the child* s attention to his mistake. After the lesson, I
asked the child what the Hebrew word Sholem meant. At first he did not know
jthsit to answer, but when I told him the entire sentence, he exclaimed: **and they
went away from him In freedom**. I asked him ^at freedom meant, and he replied,
**Don*t you know? Washington fought England and won our freedom.** This is
only one illustration out of many which could be used against the practice of
translating Hebrew words into Jewish to an American child. The child* s memory
does not retain anything of what he studied because he does not understand the
translations of his teacher. His childish mind cannot even formulate a complete
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picture oi' olie Biole story vjhich he has just stuaied.
Peox)le will tell me that to translate Hebrew into iin,'.:lish is still worse be-
cause it will cause the child to becoine more like a gentile than he already is.
There is a e?*eat deal of truth in this contention. The teaching of Hebrew, by
translating: it into ilnpilish, is the curse of our Hebrew schools. It will do
to the teaching- of -ebrev/ what Shechter Rabbinisn /^'I^anslator^s note: Reformed
i^bbinisjTi/ has done to our s^^Tiagor^ues.
3) No attention at all is paid, at the Grenshav; Street Talmud Torah, to educa-
tion, in the broad sense of that ter.r:. This institution does not acquaint the
child with Zionist tendencies, does not even attempt to inspire the young hearts
with stories of the herioc deeds of our spiritual giants of history, with the
enduring hunger of our nation for its land, for the resurrection of its language
and its culture. I am a Zionist of Mizracui tendencies, and I caxinot understand
at ail how it is pos-:ijle to implant Judaism in the hearts of young Jewish
children merely by teacuing them some Hebrew and some parts of tne Pentateuch.
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4) 1 do not doubt the fact that a dozen or two of the "graduates" of
the Grenshav/ Street Talmud Toraii have entered the seminary ^tz Chaim. VJhat
of it? .Vhat is the result? Are they taught Hebrev;, history, literature, in
the seminary? Are they taught the Prophets in a way that a child could under-
stand and admire? Everyone who nas visited the seminary knows very v/ell that
nothing is tauc;ht there except a bit of the TaL:iiud and a 'Jit of thf> Pentateuch •
jfiven that vy^iich is tiugiit, is taught in Jev/ish, which the American Jewish boy
speaks as if he had his mouth full of water.
5) The trouble with the Grenshaw otreet Talmud Torah, and other Talmud Torahs
of the same type, is that they refuse to take the time and plac£ into_consider-
ation. They refuse to see that even in Lithuania and Poland, /modern/ times
have wiped out and obliterated the old-fashioned school. This era, with its
nationalistic demands and problems, has put its stamp upon the Jewish community,
and upon the ruins of the old-fashioned school, modern schools, modern seminaries
and high schools have arisen. If this is true of Lithuania and Poland, it stands
to reason that it v/ould be even more imnos -iole and useless to keep up the
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old-rashioned school in Ai.ierica v;here three million Jews are sunk into
the morass of materialism, where there is no specific Je;;isli coi^nnunity and
no specifically ^ewish life, where txie atmosphere is fuil of the poisonous
gases of assimilation and indifference to Judaism, where the child is saturated
in the American language and the /American culture — in such a country how is
it possible to maintain Judaism only with the aid of a little Hebrew and
Pentateuch, a few comments of i^shi, all of them translated into Jewish which
the child does not understand and does nut resnect?
6) The modern era demands that the l^rophets, llebrev/, Hebrew literature, Jewish
history and legend should be taught in the Hebrev; schools or Talmud Torahs.
These studies will make the child a Jew; they will acquaint him with the past
of his people and their aiabitions for the future. They will instill respect
fur the Jewish people and for Judaism within him, and tiiey vali tear him away
from the abyss of assimilation and self-contempt. These studies are the
/fortresses which stand as a./ barrier betv/een the Jewish boy and jne American
convert (without the cross), and also between the Jewish boy and the socialisi:
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7) To enable the Jev/lsh-i\iiierlcan child to acquire all this knov/ledge, we must,
once and for all, discard translation* No more translations! Away with trans-
lations! We must teach him to talk Hebrew in the Hebrew school and then we
v/ill not have to do any translating* In short, we should install the system
of teaching Ivrith Be-Ivrith ^^ebrew subject matter is explained in Hebrej^*
Ger 7e-toshav
translator's note: This Hebrew phrase is used as a pen name, signifying that
the author is a resident of Chicago, but is a stranger as far as Hebrew school
politics are concernedjj7
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7Je are t'^Lad to announce that the plan to establish a center for Jev/ish learn-
in^: in Ghica-o is rapidly approacUin;- its realization* The center oi Jewish
learninr^ ^o be established v:ill be kx.ovm under the n-Uiie of Beth liedrosh
L^Torah. It will be a coip.bination of three or four different institutions,
a TaliTiudical hi-^li school, a rabbinical seiainar:;', a teachers* seninary, and,
■orobably, free courses in TaLnud and Hebrev/ for all those v/ho are anxious
to acquire a knov;ledre of Talmud and ^lebrev/ literature without intendinr'^ to
use their ac-uired knowledr^e professionally. There is a Talmu.acal hipji
school in existence, called the Yeshivah ijtz Ghaim /andj there is a nucleus
of a rabbinical seninar:^ in existence. The teachers' seiuinary uill be es-
tablished as soon as possible, because it is felt everr^/here that the problem
of -ebrevj education in the city of Ghicaco cannot be solved as long as there
is no Eebrev7 teachers* seninary in existence to provide the Hebrew schools
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with efficient and well-trained teachers.
In time the Beth Medrosh L^Torah will find ways and means to spread the
knowledge of Judaism among our masses and classes by organizing free courses
in Hebrew and Talmud. V/e need not tell our readers that such an institution
is an absolute necessity, because without it the community is, from a
spiritual point of view, a wilderness. Chicago being the second largest
Jewish community in the world, J\xJ is in honor bound to maintain such an
institution* It may not only counteract the progressing de-Judaization of
the young generation, but it may and will stimulate and foster Jewish intel-
lectual life and rejuvenate Hebrew and Talmudic learning in iimerica and
particularly in the Middle V;est#
The first thing the leaders of Beth Medrosh L'Torah intend to do is to erect
a building to accommodate all, the Yeshivah Etz Chaim, the rabbinical seminary
in the stage of formation, and the Hebrew teachers* seminary to be established.
Lots have already been secured, plans for the building drawn up and accepted.
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a contract vxith the builders concluded, and a coinmittee to raise the necessary
funds established. Ten thousand dollars have already been raised for the
building fund. It testifies to the idealism and earnestness of the leaders
of this movement that men who can in no way be called rich or even wealthy
have donated from two thousand to five hundred dollars toivards the build-
ing fund. Their deeds will be an inspiration to others to give. V/e hope
that the major part of the sum required to erect the building will be
raised within a couple of months, and that within six months or so, the
building will be an accomplished fact, because the small group of men and
women interested in the movement are enthusiastic workers and will do their
utmost to attain their goal. T/e can assure them that we, for our part, will
do everything we can to convince our readers of the utmost necessity of such
an institution, and to persuade them to do for it vj^aoever they can. Me
have been fitting long enough for the establishment of such an institution,
and nov/ that it is being established, it is our duty to see to it that the
plans be carried out in a manner befitting the great cause and befitting the
Jewish community.
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-^t present there are about three hundred Jewish boys in the city o± GhiCci-:o
v/ho devote their free tii-e to the study or TaLMud and Hebrew. The conditions
under v;hich they study are not the very best ones, because neither of the
already existinf^ TaLriudical institutions has a proper location and neither
is a solid organization. They are alv/ays fi^^ritin^* for their eiiistence and they
are alv.ays short of funds. Under such circumstances, it is ver; difficult
to attract raore younr': men to these institutions, and the result is that they
are sta{?:nant from Lhe point of viev; of numerical grov/th. But as soon as a
nev7 bulldin,^ v;ill be erected, and the already existin/; Talmudical institutions,
and those to be established, v;ill be v;ell accomodated, ^jjid when they v/ill be
placed on a more solid basis financially, then not three hundred, but at least
one thousand Jewish young men in Chica,30 will be found who would declare their
readiness and willin.T^iess to devote their free t ime to the study of Talmud
and >'ebrew. In this v/ay it v/ill be possible to malce Ghica^,o a real center of
Ihlmudic and Hebraic learnin'^, and tuis center will radiate its energies not
only in the city of Chica:^o but all over the I.:iddle V-est, and become a driving
force in the life of I.liddle '.western Jev/ry. It may educate rabbis in the spirit
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of historical Judaism; it ./ill surely /afiord -aii/ opportunity to acouire a
fair loiowledre of TaLr.iud and liebrev/.
Such are the prospects Ox* the institution, je confidently hope th^.t all the
v/ell-iaeanin^^ and devoted Orthodox Jev/s in the city of Ghica;:o v;ill respond
to every appeal nade in behalf of this instituti.>n to enable the leaders to
carry out their plans of buildin-: and reorganizing so that the Beth Iv.'edrosh
L'Torah may soon be an accomplished fact, and hundrvi^ds of moro Jev/ish young
men may have an opportunity to study Ilebrev; ::jid TaLaud and th^.s continue Lhe
old and venerable traditions of our people in the Lev/ l/orld.
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Tiiic Bjrn-i i^jDROJii L'roR;.!
(jJditorial)
At last v/e havo in Ghica^^o an organization v.uich ains to create one lar^^e
center for the Torah, and to institute a jfietuodical systeii v/ith regard to
Taiinudic instruction. Tlie orir:anization v/ants to put the v/hole TaLMUdic
education in Chicago on a broad and solid basis. It v/ants to give the
Chicago- Jev/ish youtii an opportunity to study so that later they can teach
and make teaching their career. Tne students of the Beth Ledrosh I*Torah
will be able to become Hebrew teachers, rabbis or simply scholars. They
v/ill not be compelled to choose tliis or that career. They are free to be-
cOi!ie whatever they please. The main point is that they should study and
should study hard. The Both I.Iedrosh L* Torah v;ill also make it possible for
them to acauire a general and professional education.
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Should a student of tiie Beth Lledrosh L^Torah \«ish to becomo a Kebrev/ teacher,
then he v/ill get a thorough training in theoretical ^.ind practical peda:;;ogy,
in the Hebrew language, in literatvire, in Jev/ish history, and so on. Should
someone v;ish to become a rabbi, then he \/ill get a thorougli education in the
Talraud and its coiiurientaries, hoiiiletics, religious philosophy, Jewish history
and literature, Jev/ish institutions, Jewish archeology, and so on, '^er^?-
student of the Beth Lledrosh L'Torali will be able to develop uis talents and
v/ill have his choice of a career, ohould he decide that he does nob want to
iiialce a career out of his laiowledge but v/ants to study for the salze of study,
it v/ill be so much the better.
If the Chicago Jews understood the inportance of this institution and its
great possibilities as a center of the Torali for Chicago and the whole l.'iddle
V/est, then this Beth Lledrosh L'Torah miglit becone one of the most inportant
institutions in the country, of v;hich all the Jev/s in .juerica might be proud.
The first thin,^; that ti.is institution needs i
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a home, a building of its ovm
for the seminary and for the classes. The sum of one hundred thousand dollars
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is needed to erect sucli a building, and the Orthodox Jevrs in Chicago laust
provide that s^-m. A good beginning has already been nado. One of the leaders
of the institution c^ve tv/o thousand dollars fron his oivn pocket tov/ards the
building fund. The ot:ier leaders of the Chicago Jev/s should also do their
duty, if the Torah is dear to them and if they v/ant to see Chicago become the
center of the Torah.
Vaien people coi-ie to you in the interests of the Beth Iledrosh L*Torah do not
send then av;ay e:r.pty-handed, but give as much as you can for the institution,
because you are giving money for a great and sacred cause, cmd you are help-
ing to build a spiritual center in Chicago.
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We are finally going to have a center of Jeivish learning in Chicago, in
the form of a •'Beth Medrosh L'Torah.'^ This will include a Talmudic High
School, a Talmudic College, and a Hebrew Teachers* Training Seminaiy. This
institution, which is necessary for the continuation of Judaism in Chicago,
was one of the most discussed subjects during the past few years. It caused
heated discussions, fiery debates, controversies, and hot blood, because of
the persistence of the one and negligence of the other, and because of the
determination of the one and the indifferent attitude of the other. It was
hard to convince the representatives of Orthodox Jewry in Chicago that with-
out the centralization of forces in the field of Jewish education, and that
without the establishment of a Jewish cultural center in the form of this
institution, Judaism in Chica/^o would by sheer necessity, have to undergo A.
a process of attraction, and that in the end it would fall to pieces. It . ~
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is true that it was not an easy job to carry out this proposition, because
of a difference of opinion held by the main elements in the Orthodox ranks
regarding the object of this institution* It is needless to say that the
Orthodox leaders were not ready to add more financial burdens to those they
are already bearing* Now the leaders of the Orthodox community finally
seem to be convinced that such an institution is of utmost importance for
the very existence of Judaism in Chicago, and that its establishment can-
not be delayed, especially in view of the fact that the Talmudical edu-
cational establishiaents already in existence are practically homeless and
must be housed.
Finally, the leaders of the community have cast the die, and have not
only decided to establish an institution, but to proceed to raise funds
for erecting a neiv building. ^Ve are delighted to see that one in the ^.'---.
community has already come to the aid of the cause in a most noble manner, /" « .\
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before the appeal was actually made, and has contributed two thousand
dollars towards the building fund. His example will be inspiring and
will cause others to do lil^ewise.
We remember arguments against the erection of a building at the present
location but nevertheless we cannot favor any delay in the work. None
can guarantee better times than the present, and cheaper labor in the
future, and since the institution is necessary, a home should be built
for it at once. It may not be expensive and luxurious, merely a simple
structure, but a home must be established. The appeal for this insti-
tution should be made before other organizations, such as the relief and
the Keren Hayesod, make their appeals. For the time being, we assume
that twenty-five thousand dollars should enable them to go on with the
work, and then at the completion of the building, twenty or thirty thou-
sand dollars more could be raised to pay off debts. /
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teaching, and the organization staff. This "Beth Medrosh L'Torah^^must have
a Teachers ♦ Training Seminary as well. jVe admit, it is not an easy job to
establish a Teachers' Seminary in Chicago, but it must be established because
it is absolutely necessary. ;Ve may or may not be able to import rabbis from
abroad, but we certainly do not want to import teachers fraa abroad, because
''green" teachers cannot do the work properly, even if they teach Hebrew in
the Hebrew vernacular. ?/e will have to train our own teachers, not only
for Chicago but for the entire Middle .Vest. \^e must also work out plans
of organization, so that the final goal may be attained, of having a Tal-
mudic High School, a Talmudic College, and a Hebrew Teachers' Training
Seminary combined. The Talnudic College may also serve as a Rabbinical
Seminary, if the students are ready to embark upon a Rabbinical career,
and can comply with all the requirements of a candidate for the Rabbinate.
/Jhile we may or may not have the privilege of possessing a Rabbinical Train-
ing School in Chicago, we cannot do without a Teachers' Seminary, and if we
wish to have it established soon, we must appoint as soon as possible a
board of education and a board of organization to co-operate in working out
plans for the activities of the institution.
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rorward May 5f 1921
The Workmen Ve Circle School accepts New Children
The children, nhose parents are not menbers of the Workmen's Circle, are
permitted to enroll in the Workmen Circle School*
The schools are so condncted that the children from 8 to 10 yrs* of age are
in separate classes from those older than ten.
The schools are located in the three most populated Jewish workers districts
in the city.
''^he children may register at:
Douglas Park district, 122U S. Albany Ave.
Northwest side district, 25^2 Lemoyne Are.
Westside district, 1006 S. Ashland AVe.
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Our Work-iaen*s Circle schools of Chicago are novj in existence
two years and the people are avjaiting the results; but in order to be able to ^
judge the results of the scbDols during the two years, V7e must first knov: what -o
the Hebrev/ schools and the Talimd Torahs have accomplished for their students. ,-.
We have here in Chicago, as in other cities in .\iiierica, a generation of thirty p i
to forty year-old men and women of foreign parentage who received their educa- ^ ^
tion in ilmerican Jev/ish schools and Talmud Torahs. These former students of g
the /u:nerican Jev/ish schools and Talmud Torahs are far removed from Jewish life. ^'
They are estranged from the Jewish language; they are not interested in the fj, ?
Jev/ish past, present, or future; they do not read Jewish historj^^, even in
English, and knov/ more about Chinese art and literature, than of their own
Jewish people. Some, v/ho claim to be religious, come riding in their auto-
mobiles, if they are business men, to the Conservative or half- or full-Reform
temple on Neiv Year and Atonement Day. Aside from this bit of Judaism, they have
no connection v/ith the Jei'/ish liiasses. They are as far removed from Jev/ish in-
terests as is the .imerican gentile. In the English nev/spapcrs they read only
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I F 1 (Czech) the sport nev;s and the jolies; soue read political nev/s also.
I F 1 (Italian) Should they read the account of a frane-up acainst Jev/s or
I F 1 (Polish) a pogrom on Jev;s, they \;ould feel as though they had nothin^^
in conrion \;ith it» Tliey are nembers of sport clubs and card
clubs and they contribute to the oalvation .J?ri:' and sinilar charities; but they
do not shovj the least bit of interest in Jev;ish affairs, unless the3'' are poli-
ticians, and even then thoir liiethod is not different frou tliat of the Irish,
Gzechoslovakian or other politician v/ho iiust appeal to his coiiuiunity for votes.
.ihen Gentile politicians need the "J"e\7ish vote", they give free i.iazoth to the
poor Je\;ish people. The sane is done in the Italian, Polish and other iLnai^rant g
quarters, "./ould the children of these iini,iici*ant Jews not have been better off
if t-.eir parents, becauKse of radicalisLi, ignorance or indifference, v;ould not
have ":iven then a Jev/ish education. Tliere are still quite a fei; old J"ev;ish ^
radicals v/ho rof^rd the actions of their Liodern .iiaerican cjiildren ;.ith displea-
sure. I.lany of these radical fath.^rs and nothors arc nov; self -converted, re-
spectable liberals, and believe tliat if it \;ero not for the i^eace disturbers,
the Bolsheviks, the v;orld i;ould not be a paradise to live in.
^is \:e look u^xDn tlie children of the .Vorknen^s Circle schools v;e nust first
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I F 1 (Italian) very fev/ children have been in tl;at school from the first
I F 1 (Polish) day. Yet hov; groat is the difference betv;een the children
of the V/orlaiien*s Circle school, and those v/ho were educated
in the Jewish Schools, Talmud Torahs or even in the liiglish Socialist Sunday
Schools.
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In the V/brknen's Circle schools they do hot teach the socialistic catechisn, ^
nor do they sing class-struggle songs v/ith the older children. The Jewish folk 5
school, founded by the V/orkiTien*s Circle, teaches the Jewish worker •s children 2
the language of the Jewish masses and their life, and struggle in every country ^
at all tines. The v;orker*s child, there, becomes aw^are of the battle for free- "^
dom and justice by all nations, races, and sexes, from earlist times until this
day. In order to raise in America progressive, self-sacrificing youth, as in
our old home in Europe, we must rear the children in a different atmosphere and
environment from that of the American capitalistic public school. iVe cannot
expect the Jew^ish children in the .\nerican public school to grow up to be fol-
lowers of the social-minded Jewish prophets, or of the heroes who battled
against imperialistic Rome, or of the martyrs who died for their Jewish ideals
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at the hands of the Spanish inquisition or on the gallows of
the Czar» In the ^Inerican public schools children are taught
I F 1 (Polish) to despise such huiaan v/eaknesces as ideals, mart^.Trdom, and
international solidarity* Tliey fill the child's heart with
respect and admiration for oppressors, murderers and tyrants. First of all, in
the workmen's Circle, the v/orker's child is in an atiio sphere v;here a hero like
King David is praised as a singer of psalms, as a poet of shattered hearts and
distorted souls, and not as a war lord. These tv;o years of the v/orkmen*s
Circle school represent only half the u-ork, as the school term is four years# jS
In addition, the school did not c^t the "right" children to start v;ith. The
parents hesitated in accepting the nev; enterprise. Children came and x/ent. cd
Ignorant mothers demanded that their boys should be taught the prayer for the
dead. They were satisfied tliat the girls should be taught to virite a fe;-; v;ords
of Yiddish. In the V/orlanen's Circle schools there are iiiore boj^s than girls,
which proves that the parents realise the difference between the nethod used
in the nev; Jev/ish folk school and the old method. Some parents send two or
three children to this school and pay the tuition fee with pleasure. The
parents organized a society tliat is deeply interested in this school. Even
high school children are continuinn their studies here.
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I F 1 (Italian) foundation for these Jev;ish folk schools. The three schools
I F 1 (Polish) in Chicago cost the .;orkLien's Circlo approxirxitely ,;50,000
for almost tvjo years. Tliat is a larre sun of riDne3'-, but, it
is still the best investment the ./orlaaen's Circle has ever made. Gold and ^
silver can be snelted, stone and bricks can turn to dust, but worthy ideals "y
endure forever. ^
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Txie Jorknen^s Circle created an exaiaple of an universal Jex/ish people* s school. ^
It is youn^j but it is already t]ie .lost liked institution ai.ionc the Jev/ish x7ork- §
ers. It also became an indirect, iiiixDrtant recruiting station for developing
now neiibers of the jork-ien's Circle, h^aturally these scliools are far from com-
plete. 'Jliere are riany thinr:s still to be done and cliances to be i.iado for the Zr
better, as all the teachers, the adi.iinistration, the educational cori-ittee of
the .-brlaien*s Circle and the members that pay taxes to-'./ard the r^upport of these
schools realise. Tlie parents' organization and all tlio other branches that have
helped tr.ese sc].ools becoiu ;;hat tjiey are today, v;ill now surely double their
enerc:" so that this bea\itiful tree which the .;or':i.ion*G Circle iias i^lanted, Y;ill
take root, c^ow and branch out for the good of tlio J*ev7i::li \:orker*s child and
for the ^:lor:' of the Jev/ish v/orkin' masses.
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ENGLISH CLASSES OF CONGREGATION BKTH-EL
The Beth-el Congregation wishes to announce that the members of the Board of
Directors will conduct an ^'English for Foreigners^ class, commencing dursday 5
evening,. December 2, at Molner Hall, 2126 Crystal Street. Bie class in 2
English will meet on Monday and Thursday evenings, from 7 to 9. There will be ^
no tuition charged to foreigners who desire to study English in order to become F
good American citizens* ^
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GOOD KORNINGl
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A Chicago layman, a learned, intelligent and highly respected Jew, ^vrites
the follov/ing: Tour struggle in behalf of the public control of public
institutions, and against fake institutions that cost the community many
thousands of dollars every year, will be effective only when you outline
briefly your demands, which are the demands of the public. In the long
drawn-out dispute, the reader forgets the essence of the argument. Formu-
late your demands in such a v-raiy that every Jew in Chicago will understand
the issue involved.^
I shall gladly fulfill the wish of my correspondent. The whole controversy
can be expressed in a few words: give an account ingl
In the name of those who contribute money and who have given money to
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Rabbi ^phraicy^ Epstein for the Slobodka Yeshivah theological seminary in
Lithuania^, for his Hebrew Theological College ^^ferring to the Hebrew Hieo-
logical College in Chica^o/^ and for other purposes, which I shall mention another
time, I demand that an accounting be submitted to the public. His empty, naive
sermons from the pulpit, harmful and cheap intrigue will not help him at all.
He can neither distort nor obscure the real issue.
Although the Slobodka Yeshivah went out of existence five years ago, Epstein
and his assistants and agents have continued to collect money for that institu-
tion. The public wants to know what became of the money which was collected
all over to/aif especially from naive old women.
For years Rabbi Epstein has collected money, right and left, for his Hebrew
Theological College. I can prove that checks raade out to the Hebrew Theological p'
College have been deposited in the bank in Epstein's personal account, and I
also know that he paid the teachers of the Hebrew Theological College out of
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his personal account. At any rate, the Hebrew Theological College did not have
its own bank account as long as Epstein was the sole administ3?ator# I know that
Rabbi Epstein is a vary poor bookkeeper and mathematician. The public, however,
wants to know how much money he collected for the Hebrew Theological College,
from whom, for whom, how he spent the money, etc.
I have not hitherto posed the question so bluntly because a committee of twenty,
headed by Mr. James Davis, undertook to investigate the Hebrew Theological
College. When Epstein was invited to appear before the committee, he declared
that he would not peimit an investigation. He was kind enough to say that Mr.
Davis could visit the College, and see how the boys were studying, but that he
would permit no investigation into what v?as what# The committee of twenty, how-
ever, had only one purpose: to investigate and find out what was going on. The
members of the committee have accepted their appointments with the understanding
that they would be able to find out the truth.
Why does Rabbi Epstein refuse to permit an investigation? Has he something to
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hide? Why does every other institution in Chicago say to the public: ^The
booJcs aare open for inspection**? Why does Epstein refuse to allow the truth
to come out? People who have nothing to hide, do not fear the truth* Insti-*
tutions that conduct their business legitimately » have nothing to fear from an
investigation, especially, when rumors begin to circulate*
In the United States Congress, an investigating committee is iomediately organi-
zed as soon as rumors begin to circulate about this or that governmental depart^*
ment* The AoBerican government has never restrained Congress from making an
investigation* Why, then, does Bphraim Epstein fear an investigation? What
sort of a trick has he done that he fears the truth?
I loiow why Ephraim Epstein fears an investigation at the hands of representatives
of the coBsomni'^* I know why he despises truth, and I will certainly tell my
readers the facts* The day is still long; eventually Congregation Anshe Eheseth
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Israel will find out what kind of a rabbi it has, and the city of Chicago will
discover the type of "righteous** Jew it has nurtured.
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CHICAGO HEBREW DeTITOTE
The ^hicago Hebrei^ Institute is undertaking the organization of a class in
Jewish history, y&ich will meet either once or twice a week, and will be under
the most expert instruction to be had in the city of Chicago* The class will
be open to yoimg men and women of high school and college age.
It is to be regretted that young Jewish men and women do not take a more active
interest in the history and problems of their people. A course of instruction
such as that viiich is being attempted at the Institute is most certainly the
only method by which a self-respecting and respected generation of Jews may be
brought up in this country. All those who are interested in such a course should
communicate with the office.
The Institute's Commercial School is continuing to give the very highest grade
of instruction in commercial subjects at a cost which is almost nominal. The
payment of five dollars a month enables the student to obtain instruction in
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shorthand, typing, and English. The average student Is expected to complete
his course In ten months, at the end of which period, he has prospects of a
well-paying position and a business future. The student may enter at any time,
as the Instruction is almost entirely Individual.
The Institute Is now selling milk at eleven cents a quart, four cents below
the retail price. This Is In line with the general reduction In the cost of
living. Milk at this price Is the best and most economical food to be pur-
chased, especially since the milk sold here Is of hospital grade, iflilch means
the very highest quality milk.
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A SEAT OF JEVaSH LSARNING IN CHICAGO
(Editorial In English)
We understand that the representatives of the Talmudlc high school have sold "-§,
the home of that Institution and are making preparations to build a new home* ^^
They have already bought lots for the building and they contemplate establishing p
a new building that will be large enough to house the Talmudlc high school called ^
^Teshlvah Eltz Chalm,** and the so-called Beth Medrash Lerabonlm, or rabbinical o
seminary, of which one may say that It Is neither rabbinical nor a seminary, but ^
a badly managed third-class Teshlvah because It has no organization, no member- ^
ship, no organized management, no responsible executive, no board of education, ^
no curriculum, and no teachers* A rabbinical seminary, however, needs all these
things to be what It says It Is*
Those who speak for the so-called rabbinical seminary admit Its shortcomings,
but th^y say that with the reorganization of the Yeshivah Sltz Chalm, this
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Institution will be reorganized too« They say that when the rabbinical semi-
nary will have Its own home, evsrything will be all right*
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We are sorry to say that we cannot see the wisdom of this argument* A rabbinical
seminary having no organization to conduct It and utterly destitute, cannot have ^
a new home because the new building to be established will belong to the Teshlvah C
Eltz Chalm and not to the so-called rabbinical seminary* The Yeshlvah Eltz Chalm ^
Is a communally recognized Institution* It Is supported and controlled by the o
Orthodox Federated Charities^ and before the Teshlvah Eltz Chalm enters Into co
an amalgamation deal with the rabbinical seilnary, the Federated Charities ^
must be consulted and must approve of the plan* If the community should admit ^
the need of a rabbinical seminary in the city of Chicago and should establish
a special organization to run it, then means and ways may be found how to con-
nect both institutions in one way or anotheri but at present they cannot be
amalgamated or combined because while one of these is an institution^ the other
is not 9 while the one has a membership, the other has not, while the one has a
board of education and a board of trustees, the other has not*
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We do not say that there Is no need for a rabbinical semlnaxy In Chicago* But
we say that this question Is not for us to decide but for the community at
large, for It Is after all the community that will have to pay the expense of
such an Institution and be responsible for Its success* And the community has
not spoken yet» We are not acquainted with the views and opinions of the
Orthodox congregations on the subject of a rabbinical seminary In Chicago* We
beg to express our humble opinion that since Chicago Jewry Is the center of o
Middle Western Jewry , ccmiprlslng some five-hundred*- thousand Jewish souls ^ ^
Chicago Jewry should not be dependent on New Tork, and should train Its own ^
teachers and Its own rabbis, etc* However, idiether the average Orthodox Jew ^
In Chicago Is sharing our point of view or not, we do not know« And before
we undertake to establish here a rabbinical seminary, we should consult the
heads of the various Orthodox congregations, and only ^en the Orthodox congre-
gations will express themselves In favor of a rabbinical seminary in Chicago,
then will we have a right to undertake and to carry out the plan* The attempt
of a few ignoirant rabbis to run and head such an institution for the sake of
their own glory will be of no avail* They caxAOt impose an institution upon a
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coimminlty Just because they want to run It and head lt«
An Institution like a rabbinical seminary cannot be the property of a few* ^
Such an Institution has to be financed by the community^ and consequently also S
controlled by the community^ Rabbis may determine the Talmudlc curriculum of <=^
the Institution, they may have a say In the board of education , but nothing r^
more« They cannot manage It, and they cannot run It, and should not run lt« nd
If the institution Is to be deserving of Its name, It should not be a second* o
hand Lithuanian provincial Teshlvah transplanted In Chicago* L>
To make once and for all an end to the controversy arising out of the so-called
rabbinical seminary, which at present in no way differs from the Teshlvah Eltz
Chalm, only that the latter institution is well managed, while the former is
not managed at all, the heads of the various congregations should be asked
idiether or not in their opinion a rabbinical institution in Chicago is a necessi-
ty, and if it is, let these heads of the congregations proceed to establish a
real rabbinical seminary; let them provide for it financially; let them provide
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It with a home; and let them organize a facility consisting of a half-dozen
professors, teaching the various subjects of Jewish and cognate learning; and %
let them also provide it with two or three great Talmudlc professors, irtio will '^
have to be imported here from Europe because there is none in Chicago who will r=
do the Job« There are any number of learned rabbis in Chicago, but one may be ^^
a learned rabbi and not be a teach er* Besides, no congregation would permit ^
Its rabbi to neglect his duties toward the congregation by devoting the best
of his time to a rabbinical seminary. A TiolBUdlc professorship and a rabbinate
are two different functions and one man cannot hold both jobs*
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It the community Is ready to spend fifty or sixty thousand dollars a year on a
rabbinical seminary, and is ready to carry all the responsibilities attached to
it, let it do so* We are convinced that if the heads of the community should
decide that a rabbinical seminary is necessary, that the money will be forth-
coming, but we are not so s\ire that they will succeed in establishing a good
faculty because Je¥rish scholars who are at the same time good teachers are very
rare and they are especially rare birds in America. The late Professor Friedlande's
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position Is still vacant • And If the New York rabbinical seminary, ^hlch is/^ ^
richly endowed, has difficulties in finding a good professor, Chicago will -o
have more difficulties because a Jewish scholar would rather live in New York --.
than in Chicago, and rather teach in an old established institution than in a p
new one. However, a rabbinical seminary, if it should be established in "^
Chicago, can begin with preparatory classes, for which only a few teachers are g
needed; and it may be that in the course of time, good professors will be forth-
coming too. But what v/e wish to point out is that if we mean to do the job,
let us do it thoroughly, let us do it so that the community may be proud of S^
its institution.
If a rabbinical seminary is needed in Chicago, a Hebrew teacher^ training
seminary is an absolute necessity and it is much more needed than a rabbixlical
seminary. If those few busybodles on the West Side who are shouting every day,
••A rabbinical seminary or the world will perish,'^ have so much Judaism at heart,
why do they not first provide the youth with Hebrew teachers, why do they not
establish first a Hebrew teachers' seminary? It is true, we could place twenty
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Orthodox rabbis every year, but we could place two hundred Hebrew teachers a ^
year. And Chicago has only a few Hebrew teachers. The fact that so many men S
teach Hebrew does not mean that they are Hebrew teachers. In many cases they 1:^
are very poor teachers, and in many more cases, they do not even know Hebrew. p
If the community is to give thought to the problem of a rabbinical seminary, ^
it is certainly in duty bound to think of the Hebrew teachers* training seminary, o
And what about a center of Jewish learning in Chicago? IsnH such an Institu- ^
tion necessary too? If Chicago is to be a center of Judaism, then it certainly S
needs a seat of Jewish learning, and not only a theological seminary to produce ^
rabbis*
But if the community should decide to establish a rabbinical seminary, then
this seminary should also serve the purpose of a Hebrew teachers* seminary and
of a seat of Jewish learning as well. The real problem is not a rabbinical
seminary but the establishment of a seat of Jewish learning in all its branches
and ramifications*
Does the community understand this need? Vie wonder.
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CmCAGO HEBRE7 INSTITUTE
JEV/ISH
The course for radio electricians, which has already been annoiinced, villi F=
include traininc for telephone electricians, Recistration is nov; in pro- C
gress in the office of the Institute, and it is expected that the class ^
xvill be organized the first v;eek in November. The instructor in this 2
class is Lr. Z. ^. B\irns, the instructor in electricity at Ledill High ^
School. This course v/ill prepare students for positions in the fields
of wireless telegraphy and wireless telephony, as radio electricians and
telephone electricians. V/e cannot eraphasize too strongly the fact that,
especially \inder such arrangements as the Institute is able to make, one
will find here an \menualled opportunity to aco^uire a profitable and a
rapidly growing trade. It takes tv;o years to complete the course.
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A PLAC2 OF LHL^RKINa IN CHICAGO
(Sditorial)
Of all the reports received by the Courier from the various institutions in
Chicago, the report of the Yeshiva Etz Chaim is the most interesting. It
shows that the Jewish community of Chicago is not entirely sunk into ^he
morass of7 materialism, and that there are plenty of idealist ically inclined
Jews in this city who still remember the writings of our sages*
The Yeshiva Etz Chaim in Chicago, the only place of learning in the city, is
a great institution in every respect. It has a yearly budget of fifteen
thousand dollars and gives approximately one hundred Jewish children the
opportunity to acquire a Talmudic education. The Yeshiva employs four teachers,
Rabbis Israelson, Dolnitsky, Levin, and Finfer, and provides for the material
needs of a large number of the students of the Yeshiva*
The administration of the Yeshiva gives many students a weekly allowance,
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and also provides them with clothing and shoes, and sees to it that no one
lacks anything. The Jeshiva Stz Chaim is the only Jewish institution in
Chicago which is wholly idealistic in its aims and purposes. A Jewish hospi-
tal is a concrete material need; the same is true of an orphanage, a home for
the aged, nurseries, etc. All these philanthropic institutions are serving
practical purposes. On the contrary, the Yeshiva is serving only idealistic
aims— no one benefits materially from the Yeshiva; it is maintained for purely
idealistic purposes. IVhen the Jev/ish coinmunity of Chica.<o spends thousands
of dollars a year for pure idealism, for knowledge, then this Jev/ish community ^
of Chicago is not the worst community in the world, and we can well imagine
how much the Jewish comraunity of Chicago v/ould be willing to spend on similar
idealistic undertakings if unity, order, and discipline prevailed v/ithin it. 3s
V»'e believe that if it is possible, under present conditions, to obtain fifteen
thousand dollars a year in Chicago for such an idealistic institution, then
under normal conditions it v/ould be possible to raise a sum of three hundred
thousand dollars, and Chicago could then become an important center of learn-
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The Jewish community of Chicago is even now spending inore than fifteen thousand
dollars a year for Jewish education, but most of the money is wasted. There are
great many agents in Chicago representing various Yeshivoth, that in some cases
do not even exist. They collect many thousands of dollars every year and no
one knows where the money goes, nor how it is spent; how much of it is for-
warded by the agents, how much remains in their own pockets.
For many years, money has been collected for the great Yeshivoth of Russia,
such as the Wolozin, Slobotka, and others. These Yeshivoth were destroyed
during the ^orld/ V/ar and there is no longer any place to which to send
money ♦ Yet, money is still being collected because there is no order in the
life of the Jewish community of Chicago. Everyone does as he pleases and the
individual continues to donate v/ithout troubling to ask himself: for v/hom or
for v/hat?
As long as the organized Kehilah is not strong enough to control the Jev/ish
community life in Chicago — as long as the work of the various agents of all
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kinds of Yeshivoth is not controlled by the Kehilah through a special commit-
tee—so long will every lover of Jewish knowledge in Chicago do more for Jewish
learning by contributing to our local place of leaning — to the Yeshiva Stz
Chaim*
^Vhen he contributes to the Yeshiva Ets Chaim, he knows where and how the money
is spent, and he knows that he is helping Jewish knowledge to gain a foothold
in our city« But when he gives money to these agents, over whom we have no
control, he is perhaps doing them a favor, but we doubt whether he is doing ^^
anything for Jewish knowledge in Russia. Besides, it is our specific duty
to strengthen our local Yeshiva. With fifteen thousand dollars a year, some-
thing can be accomplished, but not a great deal; at any rate, not as much as
could be accomplished with the proper means.
The Yeshiva Etz Chaim, in order to become a genuine Talmudic academy — it is
now only a Talmudic high school — ^must have two additional departments for young
men who are capable of interpreting Talmudic passages by themselves • It
must also have a qualified rector, who is a well-known scholar, with a
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fine personality, and a teacher of Hebrev; and Jev/ish history^
To develop the Yeshiva along these lines v;ould require several more thousand
dollars a year. Tliis sum can easily te raised in Chicago, but v/here can ;ve
find a few more idealistic and earnest Jews who wish neither to become in-
volved in anjrthing shady, nor to play politics, who vjould contribute their
time and energy to such an idealistic institution, as the Yeshiva 2tz Chaim?
Thanks to the untirirg work of a few individuals, v;ho are truly concerned
with Jewish knowledge only, and not v;ith politics, we have a Yeshiva Stz Chaim
in Chicago* Although it is small, it is, nevertheless, a solid and legitimate
institution of learning. A few mere devoted social v/orkers can turn the
Yeshiva £tz Chaim into a great center of Jev.ish kiiov/ledge, of which not only
the Jev/s of Chicago but all American Jewry can well be proud.
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^LASSES OF THE SDUCATIOHi\L COLSaiTSE OF TH^ MimUlVS GIRGIE/
Tlie educational coranittee of the V/orknen^s Circle offers the following evening
courses for adults:
1» Yiddish reading;
2. Yiddish literature;
3* Jewish history; and
4» arithiTietic and elementary matheimtics.
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Classes will be held in the following sections of the city: Northwest Side
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Forward. October 2, ly20*
Hews of the Labor V/orld.
The iijduoational oommittee announces that registration for classes
in the following courv:es will begin Tuesaay, October 5th.
1. .heading and writing «- Yiddish
2. Jewish History
'6. Jewish i-iterature
4* Arithmetic
Don't fail to register.
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Jewish Forward, Sept enter 27, 1920
'tTOEK'ZlI'S CIRCLE AK: OPSTIICG COURSES
FOH &R0T71XTS.
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The •Torl-nnen's Circle educr.tion cor:rittee roiiioiuices th^t toni.f:ht the
registrations for courses for r:rovm-ups v/ill ^cor.nence in all the three
V/orkKen's Circle schools.
'7est Side
X. • Urn blue
Douv'las Fc^rl-:
Suojects
At the V'orkers' Institute
At :3642 Lemoyne Street
At 12PA - S. -Ubrny Avenue
(l, Reading end. ^vritiii
{2. Je\7ish history
(o. Jewish literature
(4. Arithmetic
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D2Fi::CT3 IIT TIU SGHOGLo Ci^ 'TI^ .-CICaUiro CIRGLcI
by
Km l.Iarr.jor
Despite the reputation of tiie V/orknen's Ciixjle schools, they are far frori their
coal* Tliey are still in the developins st^CQ and nuch has to be changed and
inp3?oved.
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The v7orst defect is tlie poverty in textbooks, ..t present there is not one text-
book v;hich is fit for the education of the Jewish ;;orker»s child in .uiierica. ^
Tlie present textbooks have all been v/ritten v;ith the conscious intention to
JudaizG the ijajrican Jev/ish child— to Liake hin love traditional Judaisii, the
Jev/ish holidays and the Jev/isji national heroes. :J1 the te:ctbooks v/hich have
been published in .jaerica fulfill, r.iore oi» less, this task, however, tliey give
the ciiild very little, iC anything:, of ::eneral huiiianitarianisii. There is in
then, aL.iOst no description of social heroes, no discussion of labor holidays
and no pictures of the Jewish \;orker*s life nor of ids fljlit for a better and
more beautiful life.
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lloreover, the music taurjit in the Toll: schools is not suitable for t];e Jewish
child in .>ierica. The soncs taucht at present are talcen riainly fron the national-
Orthodox life led b~^' Jev;s before the Jiodern t:teriod.
There are, hov/ever, many nodorn Jev/ish v;r iters, v/ho have v/ritten entire series
of son,[^s for children. Also, there are riany rxidern Jev;ish coiiposors v/ho have
conposed nelodies ror these sonrs» ..'e sinply have to nether these sonf^s and
the music to{;;ether, and publish thom at po'oular prices, so they can be spread
aiaonn the Jevish children.
But much v/orso is tlie situation in the course in Jev/ish history. Tlie only
Jev;ish booklet obtainable in this country is i>iibnor7*s histor^'', which is f'iven
as a premiur;! to the subscribers of an Crtliodo::, coiiservative nev;spaper in Ilev;
York. One can iroafine the spirit in such a volume.
Furthermore, this Jev/ish histor:/ of the children ^s schools is badly translated
from the r^assian in a pedantically dry style. It is not suitable for children
at all, especially not for v;orker*s children. It also is a history v;ith a
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philosophy. It attenptn to plant into the ninds of the children the old tra-
ditions in a ..lodern forrii.
It oGgins vjith "seri.ions" and tells us that "God created heaven, the earth, and
all that is in the:i in six days." Then, as in the Bible, the stories about the
Garden of jJden_^ the cuarrol betv;een Gain and bel, the Flood, and the Golden
A/^e /^rc toldj»y
Tno difference hctvjeen le:;end and history is intentionally obscured therein.
^HJid \;hen tlio child heroins to study real histor:,^, IlO is unable to differentiate
bet::een lecend and fact. Jven in the historical j)eriod of the *1Zin{;-s", the
te:cb boohs r.iake no distinction botv;een historical occurrences, and the liij^ths
v;hicji have f-roMi u_ around tlien.
Such a te'-rfcbooh is suited for tlie Je^-'ish hedcr /Old ..orld typo of hebrev; schoolT'
of the old home, or for t].^ Grohodo:: fali.iuu Torah \;hich does not reckon ;;ith
tii.ie or place. :io Ion;- as there ir; no ot-er teictbooh, one v/ill al:;ays find
teachers and parents v:ho will ,';ive their cnilL^ren Ju.bnov;*s histoiy to road, and
cause, thereb3^, r;rcat hrtr:.i.
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At thiG point, it is -.orth ve: ixvl:i:v: tl^at t];o parontn are to bo blai^od {^routly
j?or tho bad contonto oi* l.istor:.^ coiirr;ea,
Jev i.-h parcnto liavo been raised for tj.o .ont Ti-^vt on jliblica]. stories, and for -o
the '-■roat part, are still unaa-arc of the distinction bet^/een lor.cnd and histori- ^-^
cal fact. Sucii parents clairi tlat t!ieir cl ildron "do not learn anything" and fi:
"are i.rriorant" if they do not knov tke stories about ..dan and .ive, the -]rr,'r:»tian
e::ile, and tb:; ratriarcns.
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WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
NATI0I^\1 AKD LOCAX YSSHIYCTTI
(Editorial)
For the past fe^Yj/ears, the Orthodox JexTs of .\raerica have been busy orcani-
zinn Yeshivoth ^"heolor:ical seininarie_s/ to disser:iinate TaLriudic knov/ledce.
The Rabbi Isaac Elchonon Yeshivah of Ilev; York, of v/hich Dr. Revel is the
head, has made ^reat progress in the last t;70 years* It is nor;, T^ithout
doubt, the canter of TaLT.udic studies throughout the United States • The
local Yeshivoth, hovrever, in the snaller cities, have also iiiade considerable
progress, and today, there is more Talmud beinc taucht in the United States
than there has been for the past five or ten years. In Ghicaso, v/e have t\70
(sic) Yeshivoth: the Yeshivah Etz Chaim and the Beth Ilidrash Lr^-Rabbanira,
v/here the students stud^'' dilif:ently.
?Jhile the local Yeshivoth are supported by the local Orthodox syna^ocues, the
national Yeshivah in Hew York depends upon the support of all of ^\rierican
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JexTry. It is justified in demandinr support from all /inerican Jev/s because
it accepts pupils from all parts of the United States, .\monc the three
hundred students, are ^uite a number of younc men from Chicafro, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and many other cities. The Habbi Isaac Elchonon
Yeshivah cives its students a thorou'^h Talmudic and r^eneral education, and
also -arovides for their "nhysical v;ell-beinr.
It is certainly, therefore, the duty of all tliose in the United States v;ho
love the Tor-^.h, to come to the assistance of this c^ep..t center of Talmudic
studies so that it may become the '^Yolozhin of .America". /Translator's note:
The Yolozhiner Yeshivah is considered the greatest in the v;orld. Yolozhin
is a city in Lithuania./"
The Habbi Isaac Elchonon Yeshivah has sent its representative, Habbi Krpland,
to Ghicaro. He is one of the teachers in that Yeshivah. Habbi Kapland's
mission in Ohic^ro is to interest the Orthodox Jev;s of Chicaco in the Habbi
Isaac Elchonon Yeshivah. Vfe hOT)e that Chicaro Jev;s vrill v/elcome the
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ropresentntivo of the f;:reat Ilev; York Yeshivo.h v/ith the respect due a
represent'itive of so j^reat an institution, and that they v/ill see to it that
his mission is successful. Although Chicago has tv70 (sic) Yeshivoth of its
ov/n, still it is traditionally obligated to support the national Yeshivah
in llev; York.
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/TH^ AIl-B OF TFIE YIDDISH SOCLXIST FOK SGIIOOLs/
The aiLis of the Yiddish Socialist Folk Schools, as formulated by the general
educational coriinittee of the Workmen* s Circle, ^re as follov/s: ^
Im To teach the children to read, v/rito and speak Yiddish well. p
2. To acquaint them v/ith the masters of Yiddish literature. g
3. To acquaint them v/ith the life of the Jewish v/orkingnian in Aroerica ^
and in other countries.
4. To acquaint them vdth the history of the Jev/ish people and vjith
episodes of the v/ar for freedom in world histoiy.
5. To develop in them a desire for justice; love of the oppressed and
of freedom; and respect for the fighters for freedom.
6. To develop in them their aesthetic sensibilities.
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7. Tb develop in then idealism and the strivinc tovu-ards great deeds, which
are so necessary'' for every child of the oppressed class to possess in his
struggle for a better society.
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In order to attain these aims, the follov/inc courses ere being taught: -^
a. The Yiddish language: reading, vrriting and speaking; b. Yiddish literature.r;
c. Biographies of great people, Jewish and non- Jewish, especially of those -ta
foremost in the struggle for freedom, d. Music, dancing, and elocution. Also o
every school celebrates certain Jewish and labor holidays. Discussions of '^
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current events are included in the school courses. Storytelling is also an ro
integral part of the curriculum. Excursions to museums, parks, theaters and ^
other important institutions also are incorporated into the school progi^m.
So as to enable ever^^ child to develop his musical talents, courses in piano,
violin and other instruments have been organized. The period of instruction |
is from 4:00 P.ll. to 8:00 P.M. J^y'ery child attends tliree days a week, everj^
other day.
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Daily Jewish Fonjard, Aup;, 10, 1919 •
YIDDISH FOLK SCHOOI^
( Advert i seiaent )
The opening of the I* L* Peretz Foil: School in the national Socialist Insti- ^
tute, 3322 Douclas Boulevard, v;ill take place on Tuesday, August 12, 10:00 A.ll. ^
All parents of the La^.mdale neighborhood, v;ho have not as yet registered their <^
children, are requested to do so on Tuesday rx)ming, v;hen the principal of the ^
schools, V/illia:.i Nathanson, and the superintendent, A, ICipnis, villi be present. 2
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In the L^ccabbean school at the Ilebretv Institute, and in the Sholem illeichen ^^
school of the l:]ducational ^illiance, the children are alread^^ attending classes
fron 10:00 AJ.I. to 1:00 P^ll. , until the public schools \;ill open.
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'Tor'cmerJs Circle ^icric for the
Jev'lsh S^ci' "11 ''t ochools
3^^nday,Au^:ist IC
Choir
Son^s
Speeches ■
Songs '; '^.^'^ci tat ion:-:
by Sophia Bel?kin
— by A. Littvin, ^..
fr^^: tht^ school children
.'am^n, L^"iis Tiein^old ^ Tatarascn
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BOSTON JEW GIVES $15,000 FOR CHARITY IN CHICAGO
Through the Influence of Rabbi Saul Sllber, iir. Boruch Krohon, formerly
of Grand Rapids and now of Boston where he has -a leather business, has
promised to give #15,000 for the purpose of erecting a building In Chicago
that will house both the Beth Mldrash Larabonim (Hebrew Theological Seminary)
and the Yeshlvath Etz Haylm (Hebrew Theological College). It is estimated
that the building will cost about $60,000. The only request that Mr. Krohon
made was that the building should bear the name of his deceased father, Mr.
Sholom Cohen.
Officials of Beth Mldrash Larabonim and Yeshlvath Etz Haylm elected a
committee to draw up the plans for the building, and to submit them to the
directors of the Federated Orthodox Jewish Charities for approvals The
committee Is composed of Rabbi Ephralm Epstein, Shmarya Levin, I. Shechtman,
S. B. Goldberg, S. R. Plat and Rabbi Sllber.
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The Boston donor is a brother of Ijr. Isidore Cohen, 108 South
Water Street, one of the great philanthropists of Chicago.
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Daily Jev;ish Forv-7ard> July 14, 1919.
/IHj] LL"iCCAB23 YIDDISH SGKOCLs/
The iviaccabee Yiddish schools on tho ./est Side and on the ITorthv/est Side have
been united. Both are nov; under the supervision of the Society for the Yiddish
Folk Schools. Fron nov; on, the jest Side school v;ill be called the Sholen
Aleichen Folk School. On .-Lucust 5, a third school v;ill be opened in the Lavm-
dale district: the Peretz Folk school.
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Daily Jev/ish Fonvard, July 3, 1919.
/^Dil '.lOTOZmi^S CIRGLH: SCHOCI^
In both the Douglas Park -forlcnen's Circle Jchool, 1224 South iUbai^y Avenue,
and the ./est Side /pbrkiien's Circle7 School, 1006 South Ashland Boulevard,
there is room for additional students The schools have been founded on
excellent principles Jewish workers! Send your children to your ovjn
schools, built by the vrorkers for the workers.
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SA!l!lISL PHILLIPSON B:^C0I^S5S A SUBSCRIBER
TO BETH HAJEDROSH L»RABONIM
Ikfr. Samuel Phillipson has become a subscriber to the Beth Hamedrosh L'Rabonin
(Theological Seminary) on Grenshaw Street, contributing an annual sum of ^200*
The well-known merchant and philanthropist sent his subscription for this year
to Rabbi Ephriam Epstein yesterday.
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Daily Jewish Courier > L'av 23, 1919 •
• s:.:all tc^ iu:js
The Chicago Hebrew Institute has opened a bookkeeping class under the
direction of Mr. A, Fachman. Register noiv. This class will be open
Llonday and "Jednesday evenings.
The ?.uroau of Civics and Citizenship, at the Hebrew Institute, is
o^)en daily fron 7:30 to 9:30, excer)t on j'riday.
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Forward, May 21, I919.
To the parents who will visit the Northwest Side Radical Folk School,
Today your children must not go to the puhlic school. They should be at 1:30
P. M, in the school-house, 26U2 Le Moyne, where the children will be organized
into a children division for the mourning procession.
William Nathanson
Principal.
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Daily Jevjish Courier, Lay 5, 1919
OUTSTAIDING REPORTS OF A YEAR'S ACTIVITIES IN TH2 HEBRSf IMSTITUTE
In a meeting held yesterday evening in the Standard Club, over two hundred
members listened to outstanding reports of a year's activities in the
Hebrew Institute.
President Jacob LI. Loeb presided as chairman. The reports were presented
by L!r. Philip Seaman, superintendent, and I.^rs. Julius Stone, secretary'-.
According to the reports, incomes for the eleven months (to April 1)
were .598,303.69; v;hile expenses, for the same period were )94,259.50.
Mr. Loeb, in his report, again made an appeal for money to obtain a
new home foi the Hebrew Administration offices.
The I'ollowing were elected for a three year teriii as directors of the
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Hebrev/ Institute;
Mrs, Edv/in Austrin, Sol II. Goldberg, !!• Hyiian, I.athan D. Kaplan, Charles
Shafner, Henry ]\I. Shtrauss, I lax Klea, i-rs. J. Kline, Julius Rosenwald,
E. J. Schiff , Smanuel Loewenthal, B. Horvitch, and Llrs. Joseph Fish.
Election of officers for the coming year v/ill take place soon.
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Forward, May 3, 1919*
Tomorrryu is the opening of the three Socialist Workmen's Circle Schools in the
Jewish neighborhood. The dreaiTi of the radical masses is being realized. The
opening will be celebrated in a lively fashion, and all the children, wearing
red flowers, will be dressed in their holiday clothes.
Comrade Lithvin will address the children and their parents. Xfusic, singing,
and recitations will form the program. The celebration will take place in the
followino; schools: West Side Workers Institute at 2 P.
North Side Labor
Lyceun, 2733 Rush Blvd. and Douglas Park Lawndale School, 1224 S. Albany Ave.
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OHS 7/OHiaiJ2I»S CIHCLE SCHOOL V/HL B2 A MODEL FOR THE V/ORLD
Herein we present a statement of the problems and principles of the Jewish
Socialist V/orknen^c Circle Schools, v/hose opening will be celebrated by all ^
workers' movements in Chicago, with a fine concert at the Ashland Auditorium, 5
April 27. ^
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Preamble: It is a regrettable fact that, in a capitalistic societ2;', the public
schools are controlled largely by capitalists, the enemies of the v;orking class.
They are interested in making the younger generation faitliful and devoted slaves
to their interests. The teachers, v/ho exert the greatest influence upon the
children and inculcate their views of life upon them, educate them to become
unquestioning protectors of the present rotten systeiiu The teachers are forced to
implant within the young, innocent hearts, the greatest reactionary chauvinism.
They sow hatred, the plague of humanity, against every progressive radical iiiove-
ment; poison every threat of revolution; and instil prejudice against every
person in the present society, even though it be the child's ovm parent, who
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envisaces a better social sj^steiii.
Therefore, every clear-minded v;orker, who strives tov;ards a more beautiful and
better v/orld for humanity, cannot permit himself to remain indifferent rith ^
regard to the education of his ov/n children, v/ho are capable, either of carr^/-
ing on the fi^-iht for liberty, equality and justice, or of becoming obstacles
in the struggle toward that 0oal* The foundation of this nev; order must be
carefully prepared, and the proper education of the young children is essential
for the realization of this purpose, './ithout the younger generation serving as
the rebuilders of a ruined r/orld, tbe v;orker*s struggle to guide the future of
the ship of life is lost.
It is a recocni?:ed fact that, so long as nations with various languages and
cultures exist, so long v/ill the Jewish people exist, i'or, like all other nation-
alities, the Jev/ish people possesses its ovm culture -nd its Yiddish language,
v/hich is spoken by the majority of Jev/s.
The .anerican melting pot built a stone \;all betv.een parents and children. The
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childron speak a nev; lan^-uace, thus makin;; it impossible for parents and
children to understand each other. This lack of understanding seriously
disturbs the child's education.
To eradicate this difference tlie ..orkmen's Circle decided to create a daily ^
Jewish Socialist school. It sliould be the task of the teachers to raise the 5
childron in a broad-iiiinded manner, in the spirit of national socialism. ^z^
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TSACIIEIK
It should be the duty of the teachers, v;ho wish to v;in the friendship of the :^
child v/lio does ever^.T-thinc of his oun free vail, to secure tho necessary dis- :2
cipline v/ithout destroying his freedom of action. Furthenrjore, this policy ^
will enable the child to recognize the difference between social discipline, r;
and the irdlitary discipline found in the public scliools. Tlie teacher should -d
be av^'are of the tlioueht processes of the child, -.'ilso contact v/ith the parents o
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Regardless of which school of socialism the teacher adheres to, we must try ^
not to influence the child or persuade hin to agree with the teacher's principles.
ilU political discussions should be neutral, and the child should be allowed to
Loake his ovm judgements.
The education comittee of the \.brlaaen*s Circle has a right to receive aid from
any radical group, which agrees with the above-stated view. The textbooks and
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pedagDGical methods are to be selected by the teachers' council, and must be
approved by the principals and by the adiiiinistrative board.
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The iDurijcse of the Socialist schools ie to e.lncr'*'^' the chile ren in the hroed
sxid free spirit of Intsri.ationr-l Sociolisr., vhile at the fi-Mne time not nerlect-
ing the explfiictiori of the variTas f regions r.nd differe:^:Cei: cf principle with-
in the Socialit-t rr.ovement, nor if^noriuj^ the intellecti"?! ahilitie? of the chil-
dren. The child shoTild he trained to thin!: for himself on various quep.tion£
and prchlerns, A feeling: of tolerance for opposing': viev points alpo should he
incv.lcrted within hin; hn.t , ir.ost ijr^ortfrnt i^ thr.t the chi Iri he developed into
?:n irde^enrlent thin^'i n^^ rr.n.
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Theoret5-C?'l, philosophical Socialis'i, shcjld le ta'irht to the older children
providing the ?ed?ro£_y Council and the Suyervl'^.or;^/ Coiancil dee^" it to he necer-
sr.r^'.
The child sho\:ld he trri?ied to love nr ture r-iid culture, hy ridirjT: in pr'^'rs, and
vi'^^i-^inj diff^-rert nrjceuri^. En^^'lish clr.\r-fr---' ch.o-;ld he orf::r-ni7ed if necer^rry.
All the errployeer, of the schools, Teacher?, rnd Princirals, niu: t he follc-cr^: of
Tntt rnationr 1 St^cir^lii^ni,
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THREE SCHOOLS TO 0P31T 26th of APRIL. ^^''' ^'^^'^ r..uj.ou^/.
These schools are located on the west side, in the Workers Institute
Do-uglas Park, and the Lawndale school, Albany'' near 12th St. and on the
northside, on the corner of Haplewood and Potomac, Tliese schools will he
open daily from U to J P/u. Tne superintendent of schools will be Mr. Lit twin
who has distin^ished himself to descri'-e the life of the Jewish people.
A budget of about $15,000 will be necessary for such an undertaking a year.
This budget mast come from 3 sources, 1st a tax on members, 2d from the
pupils, 3d from the entertainments*
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Forward, April 9, l^ll*
"The Socialist Zlenentr r;v' Childfen's School."
In this movenent, the Torkinens Circle is trylnv: to create a Socialistic school
for children. These schools are to "be supported "by taxes, v/hich are to he
paid hy the rien^hers of the 'Vor'<mens Circle, A committee is now v/or':ing on
thece plans. It seems tc he getting alon^ on a very good and solid foundation.
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THE EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE CHICAGO TRADE UNIONS
by
Hyman Schneid, an Organizer of the United Jewish Federation
The bakers have won a raise in pay* They accepted the raise— that* s all there*s ^
to it» No one ever inquired how it came about, or who demanded a raise* That p
was left unaccounted for* The reason why this situation existed is that, in ^
ChicagD, our movement has not established educational centers similar to those ~^
in New York. The unions in Nev; York have educational centers—regular universi-
ties of their own; while in Chicago such institutions are not to be found* The
movement to establish educational centers in Chicago has never materialized*
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A few months ago a representative of the workers* institute approached the
United Jewish Federation, the central body of the Jewish unions, and asked them
to take an interest in the movement to convert the workers* institute, located
in the only building devoted solely to the workers, into an educational center,
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and to help support it. The federation considered this proposal seriously,
and called special meetings of the representatives of the larger and smaller
locals. Plans were made to convert the institute into an educational center,
and an educational director was immediately placed in charge.
We expected the locals to come to our assistance and enable us to record that
the Jewish trade unions have accomplished something* But, to our sorrow^ we
cemnot say th^ have.
The following subjects were to be taught at the institute: speaking, reading
and writing the English language, eleraentary and higher arithmetic, commercial
law, economics, and psychology. Itost important of all, the trade-union move-
ment ^^Sould have secure^, through an extension department, lecturers on topics
ndiich would have been discussed at union meetings. The instructors ^or the
proposed courses^ were to have been: Professor McQiiiin, Professor Robert M.
Lovett, Miss Wilcox, Miss Fogel and Director Irwin Saint John Tucker.
This pl€in in itself is proof that everything was well on its way. The trade
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unions, however, did not talce advantage of the offer made by the institute •
Meanwhile, the conservative i^merlcan Federation of Labor organized an educa- ^
tional center with a program similar to the one planned by the workers • instl- 5
tute# What is to be done now? A special educational conference must be call- -^
ed, and all the organizations must pledge a sura of money^ Then, perhaps, some- r-
thing will be done. The problem of education must be the most Important of all -^
problems for all the organizations. Start today. o
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SOCLU.IST SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN GROimTG
The socialist school for children organized by the Douglas Park branch of
the Socialist party is very successful.
The Douglas Park branch also organized the parents of the children attending
this school. The parents pay a tv;enty-five cents entrance fee, and ten cents
per iTjonth. Tliis rnoney goes tov;ards the fund for purchasing books and music
for the school, illl socialist parents are duty-bound to send their children
to the socialist school every Sunday at 10 o •clock in the iiorning at the
clubroorns, 3225 ./est Ti'/elfth Street.
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Yesterday morning 125 children were present, 35 iiore than a v/eek ago Sunday.
The teacher sang socialistic songs adapted to ^\iiierican raelodies v/ith the
children, ^iccording to the impression of the teacher the children are
progressing rapidly. Tlie committee of the Douglas Park branch controlling
this school made a party for the children. They liad ice cream, cake and
candy. The children amused themselves, and went home happy and satisfied. '^
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Daily Jev/ish Forv'jard, Feb. 22, 1919 •
LI/ICC;.BEE ACTr/ITIiLS
A branch of the Llaccabee Folk School v;as opened in I-iay\70od. Children will
be taught from 5 to 7 o» clock every Saturday evening, and from 1 to 3 o'clock
ever:?- Sunday afternoon.
Parents v;ho \7ant their children to find theinselves in a Jewish atmosphere
and receive a true Jev.lsh education, should inquire at the above-mentioned
place.
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Annoiinoement
The 7ree Thinlcers Clr.ss have their ineetin.^'^ toda^'- and ever^.' Satiir-
d^iy froTi 3 ^<^ 5 o'clock, at 1^12 V.'est 12 Street under the direction
of H. Levin,
Admission free for everyone.
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Forward, Feb» 7, 1919.
TI.nSE FOLK STAGS
Wanted — Jewish men and v;onen, possescing talent, to join the Literary Folk
Tiieater, 7e teach Reading, Recitation, and iiilocution. Gone to our rrieeting
Friday, Feb. 7, 1919, in Douglas Park Auditorium, 3^.02 Of^den Avenue.
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Forward, January b, 1^1^.
Attention*
All members of the International Ladies Garment WorJfcers
Union who wish to learn how to read and write the iiiiglish language
or who wish to take higher courses can make their registration now
every evening in the weeic from seven to nine. Classes begin Mon-
day, January 6th, 1^1^.
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Chic8p;o Hebrew Institute Observe rt December 1918- January 1919,
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The Maccabee School. '^.
Until the Maccabee School was organized a few years ago to take the place
of our day Hebrew school attendance had never been as satisfactory as it is now«
At best a fev/ years ago when we coaducted our schoolf the attendance daily
averaged 60^ while now, we have an enrollment of 120 children and a daily at-
tendance of 95# The work is very earnest and intense, and is interested in
all modern Jev-lsh development*
This work is accomplished not through the medium of a class, but through the '
instrumentality of a club that has its own offices and arranges its own
programs, all under the direction of volunteer leaders who are trained in a
leaders training class likewise conducted by the Institute under young Judea
supervision* This leaders class includes not only the leaders in the Institute,
but leaders in the other branches of the city* Young Judea further conducts
the Je';7ish Holiday Celebrations by fitting programs given to audiences in the
Assembly Hall*
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Dally Jewish Courier, June 27, 1918.
HOI-; TO lELP Tiai.TD TGRAH CHILDR2N
DURII.G TIi2 VACATION PoiEIOD
Soon the schools will close. And, as usual, the richer children villi go to
the country with their parents, and the poorer ones v/ill go — to v/ork. But
the children who are attending TaLTiUd Torahs ^oiomunity Hebrew Schools^ find
themselves in a sorry predicament during the vacation period. They have to
earn some money to help the fcLiily budget, and, therefore, they must give up
their studies in the Talmud Torah. rhe result, upon the school children, is
naturally bad. The''- miss three months of Jewish education, and when they go
back, they know very little about their work.
The president of the Talmud Torah, I.'r. Ben-Zion Lazarovitch wants to avoid
this. He, theref*ore, has decided to appeal to the Chicago Jews to whom
Jewish culture is dear, to help these students re^iain at their studies.
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Daily Jewish Courier, June 27, 1918.
The bigger and brighter pupils of these schools can be free /fvoT^i their
studied at one o'clock in the afternoon at the latest, and some, even ear-
lier, at eleven o'clock in the morning. If the^** want to, they can work from
that tiiae on until the evening •
Mr. Lazarovitch's plan is that the Jev/s v;ho need boys to work for them during
the vacation, should hire pupils of the TaL^iud Torah, and give them work after
school.
Jews who v;ish to aid these school children, can obtain information daily at
the new Talmud Torah, at 7/inchester .ivenue near Twelfth Street.
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THE HOlIi] AliD TKZ KIOTSi^ARTSIJ
Under the present system in tne public schools, or vvhich our Hebrew Schools
are a poor imitation, it is impossible Tor the teachers to become acquaintea
with the parents and the home environments or each inaividual pupil# The olaer
children are sent to the Hebrew school — if any concern ror tneir Hebrew educa-
tion is shown at all» The parents never visit the institution nor do -^^.iiey even
know what the teacher looks liice»
According to pedagogic rules, every child neeas individual attention. But this
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Yesteraay we discussed the importance of tne Jewish kmaergarten, in the inter- ^
est of which a movement nas been started airiong the nationally minaed, intelli- r=
gent Jewisn men and women of the Northwest Side. V/e shall no^..' aiscuss in ae- ^^
tail the closer relationship betv/een parents and teachers tnat sucn a kinder- 3
garten will errect, as well as the aesirable influence it will nave on the
child*
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cannot be given unless tne teacner is acquainted witn tiie parents and with tne ^
life history or the child, not only v/itn its spiritual atspect but v;itn its phys- ^
ical aspect as v/ell« ^
It is important to Know, ror instance, v;netner tne Tooa v/hicn tne chila eats is I§
Wholesome, varied, well-coolced, ana digestible; whether the underclotnes are ^
Changed often; whether the child takes a bath at least once a week; wnetner he ^
breathes through his nose; wnetner he sleeps a sufriclent nuinber of hours; whethertS
he is inclined to be diligent, etc. It is necessary to icnov; tnese things and
dozens of otner taings in order to guide tiie cnila in tne right direction*
But as has been stated, in the case of Hebrew schools (old-fashioned, or modem)
and even in the case of public scnools, tne teacners do not know tue parents,
nor do the parents icnou the teachers • Usually the mother is b^usy \iitti tne
smaller children and nas no time t^o devote to such a luxury /as getting ac-
quainted v/ith the child* s teacner/. The teacner, on the other hand, has too
much to do as it is, is poorly paid, and, ' therefore, is only too glad to finish
her v/ork as soon as possible and go nome.
The case of a motner entering ner cnila in a kindergarten is different nowever.
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At this stage the child is still small end is still practically in the mother^s
charge. She does not send him out of her sight, but usually brings him to the <:::-
kindergarteii herself. The natural result is that the parent and teacher meet, r*
and their common interest in the development of the child /Ts acknowledged/. ^
Kg thinking person will deny that to be a father and a mother is a definite ^
life career that must be studied. The tragic part of it Is, however, that men S
and women are often called to fill this job who have no understanding of the ^
situation, and what's worse, who do not realize the responsibility entailed there-
in.
Such responsibilities are divided into two classes. The first consists of phys-
ical care, such as, good food, clothing, i^ysical exercise, and other things
that have chiefly to do with the physical welfare of the child. The second
class consists of the finer duties which do not lend themselves to such simple
and easy explanations. The first thing to remember is that ^examples are of
far greater value than 'must's and 'must not's"* and "to strive for the chil-
dren to be that which you want them to be". Children are great mimics, and,
as the parents conduct themselves, so do the children.
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There Is probably no greater career In life than that of being a father or a 5
mother, but to be a good father and a good mother It Is necessary to devote c:^
the proper amount of time to It. P
Unfortunately most parents are not aware of all their duties to society. Hence 0
their influence on the child, Instead of being educationally good, is harm-
ful.
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But "When the naive mother will come into daily contact with experienced teachers
and educators, who will, in a casual way, explain to her how adults should con-
duct themselves at home so that it will not be disgraceful for the child to
Imitate them, then the home will take on a different appearance.
In a certain sense, a Jewish kindergarten will mske Jewish hones that are not
sufficiently Jewish or sufficiently sociable, more Jewish and more sociable.
A Jewish kindergarten is also Important because of the Jewish *• children's world*'
that will be developed there. In the home there is little concern about the
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chlld's amusement; and, as Is well known, a child cannot amuse himself as well
with grown folk as he can with other children. And there /in the kindergarten/
the foundation of a true Jewish national life that will be an adornment and a
pride to the Jewish name, will be laid.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF A lONDERGARTSN HERE BI OUR CITY
A movement has arisen on the Northwest Side to establish a modern Hebrew
kindergeurten. This movement is well worth the moral and financial support
of the Jewish people* One of the greatest and most difficult problems in %
Jewish life is the problem of rearing children* The old-fashioned Jewish ^
Heder ^^Id V/orld type of Hebrew school^ has almost entirely disappeared* fz:
The mighty stream of time, against which there seems to be no power of re- ^
sistance, begsm long ago to wash away the Heder 's foundation* And those who g
thought its structure was eternal have begun to feel that in a little while "^
it will sink into the sea of oblivion. Those whose vision was directed ^
toward the future, forsook this structure in good time; they began seeking j-*
new ways, new directions; they begem to build a new foundation for the system
of rearing and educating Jewish children that would be in keeping with the
spirit of the time*
But to say that the younger Jews have fidready found the way eoid the place would
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be overstating the case» They are still in the process of seeking,
of contemplating, still in a state of imagining. All of the accomplishments
are still provisional, experimental; they are moderate tests, not the result
of practice or experience.
And here in the process of building f^ new educational syst^^, a question
arises. What kind of material should be used so that the result may be blended
Into a form, a figure, in vdiich shall appear the outlines of the Eaporeth (the
drape covering the ark of the covenant), the Aron {ark of the covenant), the
Luhoth (the tablets of the Ten Commandments), euid the Kerubim (eingelic figures
placed in a hovering position over the ark) , and which shall not include an
Egel (calf — reference to the GrOlden Calf which the Hebrews worshipped in the
desert), a figure of an idol, an image of an alien people, of an alien spirit?
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Many are not concerned with the specific Jewish spirit and traditions, and
(as the Hebrews in the desert), dance before the calf which wanders stupidly
over to alien camps to which it lures its followers, where they inteimingle
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with the rest and disappear from Jewish life.
Experience has already shown this to be true on many occasions. We have seen
the results of assimilation and indifference; those Jewish sons and daughters
who are streoigers to the Jewish feeling and spirit, whose Judaism consists r?"
only of the fact that after their death they are given a Jewish burial. It ^
is thus entirely superfluous to introduce any more facts to demonstrate the 3:
decadence of that course. ^
However, there are those who are concerned only with "pure" Jewish education,
which, at the same time, is in keeping with the spirit of the time. These have
a difficult task before them. On the. one hand, they have the indifference of
the parents toward a Jewish upbringing; on the other, the apathy of the chil-
dren for Jewish learning. The Jewish parents of this country usually do not
lead a traditionally Jewish life and are little grounded in the modern nation-
€LLism, the Neo- Judaism which seeks new bases for the security of its existence.
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And therein lies the importance of a Hebrew, or, as we shall call it,
in a broader sense, a Jewish kindergarten, which will influence the child when
his first impressions are being formed. Through games, the children will become
acquainted, in this Jewish kindergarten, with Jewish and Hebrew expressions,
names, and proverbial lore. It will be a reproduction of that particular ^^
period when we were first brought to the pedagogue and were shown, for the -^
first time, the A B C's_with a hand-sized pointer, and the angel dropped us 7^
a penny from heaven. /Translator's note: A relation or teacher standing <IJ
behind the child drops a penny from overhead as a reward or encouragement for g^
good reading^ Through games of a specifically Jewish character, and Jewish S2
€uid Hebrew songs, the child will, of his own accord, learn Jewish concepts \,]
which will serve him in good stead in his later Jewish education. The parents C:<
will certainly derive great pleasure from this. By nature, our Jewish parents "'^
really love a Jewish upbringing and feel a great awe and respect for it; they
merely doubt its possibility, and, therefore, become indifferent. Vifhen a
Jewish kindergarten can prove to them that there is a way and means to obtain
a Jewish upbringing, then "they will give their children the opportunity to
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continue their Hebrew education. Aside from this, it is quite certain
that the children who are imbued with the Jewish feeling and spirit, exert a
beneficial influence upon the parents and arouse in them national pride.
Such a Jewish kindergarten would encourage the children to sing the songs and
tell the stories that they learned there, to their parents at home. This
would restore the Shekhinah ^he immanence of the spirit of Gody^ to its original
state of joy and song, and of true spiritual delight~the state which it loses
when children become enstranged from their parents and parents from their chil-
dren. It would rebuild the broken Jewish home. In later years the children
will remember with great love the kindergarten which gave them the impetus for
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further Jewish education. And the parents will thank the founders of such an '"'^
institution frcoi the bottom of their hearts. But, as we have already said,
such a Hebrew or Jewish kindergarten must be in the nature of an experiment,
for its final structure we do not see as yet, but can merely surmise. This,
however, should not lessen the vigor of such a movement. For we have nothing
to lose and everything to gain.
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Had we at present an old system of teaching the children the main
points of a Jewish education, then there would be room for argument • We do
not have such a system* The field is free. The territory is virgin soil. ^
The maturing child who should be receiving good impressions, is often in- ^
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It is, therefore, the duty of every Northwest Side Jew to support, both
financially and morally, this first experimental Hebrew kindergarten, and to
exert every energy to see that it becomes a pride and joy. From such a kinder-
garten the children will emerge as true Jewish idealists. They will possess
all the charm and grace of both ancient and modern Judaism. And all in all,
they will be better children to their parents.
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III C Daily Jewish Courier. June 14, 1918*
AKSHS SHOLOM GOlIGREQ/lTION HEBREV/ SCHOOL
We vri.sli to acquaint all Jews in the Laimdale District with the fact that we are
opening aiK)ther elementary class in Ilebre;*; education in the ilnshe Sholoin Hebrew
School* The applications of pupils v/ill be accepted every afternoon this week,
frora June 16 to June 23«
There will also be an examination this week in all the classes* Ml parents of
our pupils as well as every father and mother of this neighborhood are invited
to visit us to see the progress that the children have made.
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Jev/isii Ilducational ^'JLliance
The Boy Scouts of the Jewish Educational /alliance are making good headway in
the sale of war-saving stanps. In the last two v;eeks they have sold over one
hundred and fifty dollars* worth ; this brings the total sales to h:^00.
The gymnasium is now open in the afternoon and evening. A mandolin club is
now being organized, and everyone who can play the mandolin or guitar should
come and register.
Musical trj'- outs for the Children's 3:n:iiphony Orchestra will be held every
morning at eleven o'clock, beginning this coming Ilonday.
Kehilath Jacob Center School
After nanj attempts the Kehilath Jacob finally succeeded in getting Ilr. Ilandel
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I G one of the organizers of this school and its first chairman. Under
his administration the school made (::reat progress and received the
complrnents of other schools and served then as a model.
It is hoped that v/ith !Ir. Schure 's advent into the office of chairman, the
school will derive c^eat benefits and .vill acain become a model school in the
city of Chic ago ♦
In the ^llebrew Cam-o"
At the last meetinc of the newly organized Hebre^\' Federation of the Yaad
Hapoel /Board of V/orker^s^, the program committee handed in the program and
rules v;':iich they liad v/orkod out ai' d according to which the general Hebrew
activities of Chicago and vicinity are to be carried on. Eveiy point of the
principles and problems v;as taken up and discussed; and v/itli few changes
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It v;as decided to organizo iirunediatsly txvo classes for adults on tlie
VJest Side, One class for beginners v;ill bo held ever^^ Tuesday ovenin^g, and
a nore advanced class, ever^,^ //ednesday evenins. ^'^11 those v;lio v?ish to join
one of the classes in order to learn Ilabrev/ should go iiimediatoly to
Dr. !!♦ Epstein, 1259 V/est Tf/zelfth Street, and resistor.
A general open meeting will be held this Saturday, June 15, at 8 P. I;!., at
the Kehilath Jacob Center, Haj-ilin .\.venue and Douglas Boulevard. The problems
that are before the nevi Hebrew novenent v/ill be explained at this meeting.
The principles of the Federated ?Iebrev/ -^overr.ent will also be read and dis-
cussed. I.Ienibers /of the organization/' and friends of Eebrev; are invited to
come en masse.
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TO ALL CHICAGO JS;'/S
The Rabbinical College, which is located at Crenshaw Street and Kedzie
Avenue, is in great need of books. And in order that this great (Jewish)
educational institution shall be able to continue its existence, all Chi-
cago Jews are requested to send in as many books as they can, as soon as
possible. Most of all we are in need of: a Sha*s (a set of Talmudic
tractates), Ramba ^ m (the works of Moses Maimonides) , Teshuvoth (books of
Requiems), Meforshim (Commentaries), and Poskim (Interpreters of the Law),
You can see us daily at the office of the Rabbinical College from 2 to
8 P.M.
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A BIG CELEBRATION FOR ENGL27/00D JS17S
At three o'clock this afternoon there will be great rejoicing in Engiewood.
All Jews of this suburb will celebrate with great pomp and a parade, the
dedication of the Samuel Hirsch liarris Talmud Torah at 62nd and Morgan
Streets.
The celebration will begin at the B'nai Israel Synagogue, b2nd aind Aberdeen
Streets with addresses by Rabbi S. Ramirowskyi Rabbi Saul Siiber, Master in
Chancery Fred Bernstein, and Attorney Samuel Andelman. Mr. Isaac Goldin,
assisted by the brothers Fred and Jacob Glickman, will auction off the various
honors. The vice-president and chairman of the Building Committee, Abraham
Friedman, will then officially deliver the key to the president, Charles
Ticktin. This will be the signal to start the parade in motion.
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The parade will be led by the Rabbis S. Ramirowsky and Saul Silber, the
grand old man Samuel Hirsch Harris, and all the officers and directors
ot the Talmud Torah« The Marks Nathan Orphanage Band, next, will play
Jewish and American hymns and music; then will follow the children of
the Talmud Torah and of all Sabbath schools and, at the end, a consider-
able gathering of other people. The line of the parade will be west on
62nd Street to May, north to 61st, east to Aberdeen, south to 62nd Street,
and thence east to Morgan Street to the Talmud Torah iiuilding. All Jews
living in the vicinity of the march of the parade will display American
and Jewish Flags.
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RAIN HAlv'IPERS TAI2-IUD TORAH'S DEDICATION
Yesterday's rain somewhat hampered the celebration of the opening of the
Talmud Torah at .<incnester Avenue and Twelfth Street. Nevertheless, a
larger crowd than was expected was present, and about §2,000 was collected
through the sale of honors and donations.
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The march of the Talmud Torah children, led by the Llarks Nathan Orphans ^
j^ome^s/ band, from the B'nai Moses Synagogue to the new Talmud Torah, was g
quite iiapressive although not many children participated because of the
rain.
The celebration of the dedication was opened by Mr. Jacob Cohn at the B*nai
Moses Synagogue, where he also sold the honors of carrying the scrolls of the
Torah at the head of the parade. }I1t. Ben Zion Leiserowitch, president of tiie
Talmud Torah, then delivered a short address, and presented Mr. Joseph Weil
as chairman. Appropriate speeches then were made by Rabbi Azriel Epstein,
CO
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Rabbi Samuel Shach, xteibbi A. Cardoiu Rabbi Nisan Budzinsky, iiabbi /s, rJJ
Muskin, Rabbi Rutenberg and Judge /mrr^ Fisher. ^
The first ^key" was bought by Mr. A. Eisenstein, chairman of the building -z::,
committee, and the rest of the **keys'' were bought by the following: p
Benjamin Rikburg, Samuel Hirsch Cohen, Lloses Neienaan, K. Halper, Judge Fisher, ^.
Harris Hur^A^itz, and Ivir ./arshawer. Z
The following paid C^200 each for "rooms**: Isaac Goldberg, president of ^^
Congregation/ Anshe Yabneh; the Lazar Brothers; the sons of the president of
the Talmud Torah; jolf Farber; 3. Ginsburg; and B, Lazar.
Ivlr. I. Schorr, who was the marshal of the parade, donated the glass bill,
which amounted to 1^250.
First to affix their signatures in the ''golden book" v/ere I. Schorr with a
donation of $25, and Mrs. N. Ji. Bolotin with a donation of 815. Afterwards
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other donations for the Talmud Torah were made by the following:
Louis Sedow, $60; /cbngregatio^ Anshe Sholom, ^50; H. Krulew, #50;
B. Hurwitz, |50; Joseph Y/eil, fsO; ^ongregatiq^ Anshe Liebawitch, $25;
Br. and Mrs. Jacob Cohn, $25; Beth Hamedrash Hagodol, $25; and
Mrs*. J. Lilienthali $25.
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THE HEBRiiiW NOEAL SCHOOL OF CHICAGO, • ^
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The Chicago Jewish comrminity can now hoast of a scientific Hebrew school^
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where Hebrew teachers will be trained. Qjiarters have already been takenN^J
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and a principal and a staff of teachers engaged. The curriculum is ar-
rar.ged and ap-olications from students are being received. Courses of in-
struction will soon begin. The school is located at olO S. Ashland Blvd.
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JEinSH-SOCIiUiIST SCHOOLS FOR CHDLDHSN; TH3 DIFFERElTr OPINIONS
ON THiJ SCHOOL QOSSTION IN CHICAGO
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The school question has been renewed in Chicago. Again there is a dispute
going on as to what sort of schools the organized, class-conscious, Jewish
worker should open: English or Yiddish /schoolsT"* This question springs up
every time a school is to opeih— not only in Chicago, but throughout the entire g
land« Yiddish has been taught in the majority of schools lately* But the u^
fact that there is a misunderstanding calls for a clarification of the ques-
tion because no school is capable of succeeding unless all work in unison and
harmony.
\Vhy should Yiddish be taught in a socialist school? Those who are against the
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teaching of Yiddish argue that there are no academic nor nationalistic
motives involved, nor for that matter, any motives at all. This does not
mean that it is uniioportant for our children to know Jewish literature, or
to be acquainted with our cultural treasures^ This is surely a necessity;
for the deeper our spiritual and cultural knowledge is embodied in our chil-
dren, the more certain we are that they will grow up to be deep thinkers and
better citizens. No one can deny that Jewish literature— that such writers
as Perez, Sholom Aleichem, Abramovitz, Ash, Raisen, and others — ^will be better
understood by Jewish children, even in this country, than American literature.
Jewish literature can have very deep effects on our children because it re-
flects the life of their fathers and grandfathers. Tliis is not, however, the
main thing.
We open schools in order to bring our children closer to the ideology of free-
domr- so that they may continue the chain of socialist principles for which v/e
struggle. It is tinderstood that we cannot preach socialism to children in
the same way as we do to adults. We should not prematurely rob our children
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of their youth* On the contrary, we should awaken in then the finest
sentiments and an aesthetic eageimess* The greater the awakening /pt the
desireT" to strive for truth and justice, for freedom and democracy, the greater
will the fire of protest burn within them.
One thing is important: the children should come closer to their parents. They
2||]bhe childre^ should be able to speak to the parents, and respect and under-
stand their ideals. It is also important, from purely a pedagogical standpoint,
that children should have a good home atmosphere. The fact that a number of
children do poorly in school can be traced to the improper attitude of the
parents toward their children. It is a fact that the children of radical-Jewish
parents, who do not understand Yiddish well, are estranged fron their own homes.
They are not affected by the principles of their parents. It is, therefore,
necessary to construct a bridge between the children and the parents.
Our schools have the task of fighting against the unwholesome impressions which
the public schools make upon our children. We want to weed out the false illus-
ions that the capitalist ically inclined teachers implant within them. If we
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create a condition that will permit our children to go to the religious,
Hebrew schools, to rabbis, and to the Zionist schools, we then will fail in
fulfilling our miss ion •
We are not of the opinion that children should not be taught English. On the ^
contrary, we are certain that the children do speak and understand English well* ;'
The study of Yiddish, however, will not harm them; on the contrary, it will en- :^
rich their knowledge and will broaden their spiritual horizon. Yiddish should j
be taught to our children if we believe in the expansion of o\ir movement and q
its effect on Judaism and Jewish life. This point must be made clear: Will d
our movement terminate? Will our children have no part in spreading socialism Z
among the Jewish masses? We all believe that the Jewish labor movement will 3
continue. If not, why build such great institutions? Why devote so much -^
energy and activity to it?
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Chicago Hetrew Institute Observer, January I9IS.
THE YOUNG iiACCABiiliCS SCHOOL.
The young Maccatees School is a nationalistic orgajiization with a prime
and sole object to provide a Jewish education for the American Jev/ish
youth. Per reasons too numerous to name and too vast to discuss here the
Jewish child is deprived of just that kind of pn education, that is de-
prived of its own lan^aiP:e, its traditions, its songs and its games. The
Jewish child grows ur> with the erroneous idea that the Jews have no lang-
uage of their own, no songs, no fairy tales, v/hile the strange dialect
spoken by their parents is looked upon as a kind of a slang that is not
good enough to "be used in refined comDany.
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This is true of the Jews the world over, and particula^rly so of the Jews
in our own "blessed land. A few meaningless Hebrew prayers forced ur^on
the child by sxi archaic "Rabbi" plus the famous "Bar-Hitzwah (Confirmation)
speech, usually comprise the national educational baggage of the American-
Jewish child. Why there should be German, Polish, Greek, Lithuanian, and
other national religious schools, while the Jews are conspicuously negligent.
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is a question perhans not for us to decide. Yet considering the enormously.2l
great Hebrew literature which, though young, has alread^^ won its place v^
among the oldest literatures of the civili7ed world, the negligence pjid '^
the indifference of the Jews sets one thinking.
We must ?5r>ologi2e for the deviation from our real subject, that is the
reioort on the activities of the Young Maccabees School. Our object in
doing this was to bring hom-e the vital and imperative necessity of bh in-
stitution like the Y. !'. S. Volumes could be written on this subject, but
should these few lines succeed in directing the reader's mind toward the
abnormalities of the education among the Jews at the present time, we would
feel gratified. The Young Maccabees School was org^^ni^ed about a year pud
a half ago, principally through the efforts of the Poale-Zion organizations
and the different Maccabees Clubs about which we will sa^ a few words later
on. The classes meet weekly. There were ab)Out seventy children, ranging
between the ages of seven and fourteen years, and it had two instructors.
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The studies taicen up were as follows: Hebrew taught in Hebrew, Jewish V^>
History, Yiddish Lanj2:up,9:e and Literature and Folk Son^s. From the very \i,
day of its inception the school met at the ChicaoP;o Hebrew Institute, and
here, perhaps as well as anywhere it is timely to express our appreciation
to the Institute for the great material rnd moral sup-oort rendered to our
school. The Institute gave the school a free and congenial home, thus
making it possible for us to be what we are today.
The Y. K. S. proved to be a success, and it soon becajne evident that the
weekly meetings were not anywhere nearly sufficient to satisfy the demand,
sjid on December 2, 191? i the school reorganized and reor)ened as a daily
school with lUO pupils, three teachers and a Tjrincipal. The classes now
meet five times a week between 3:00 amd 7:00 in the afternoon. The differ-
ent subjects are divided among Mr. S. Cheifetz who teaches Hebrew; Mr.
Asher Manishewitz, Yiddish; end. l!r. Alexander Kanishewitz, History; the
principal of the school at present is I'r. I.'. Feldmam.
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The resources of the school are -orovided by the Hebrew Institute in the
form of a free home, by the different Maccabees Clubs, the Ladies' Auxili-
ary Clubs and last, but not least, by the Poale-Zio ri ists of Chica.j'^o,
The business and educational affairs of the school are very ably mana^^ed
by the Administrative Coinmittee and Board of Education corrmrised of Messrs.
B. J. Sha"r)iro, M. I'eldman, Z, Cheifetz, Al Manishewitz, D. Snoch, ajid
Asher Manishewitz.
The school has been ^rowin,^ steadily. New classes are bein^o: organized
where ^ore advanced studies in Hebrew axid Yiddish are taken up. The number
of pupils is gradually increasing. The children like their school, in
SDite of the fact that the classes meet in the afternoon, after they get
through with their regular public school work. Very often the children
remain in school for hours engaging the instructors in talks on Jewish
History and Jev/ish life in general.
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Working hand in hand with Y. M. S. and being of iirime importance to it,
are the so-called "Young Maccabees Clubs," already mentioned in this
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report. There- are ten such clubs in the city at present, eight of which '>^
meet in the Hebrew Institute, The clubs hsve p. member sJiir) of about two ^
hundred, the age of the members ranging between eight ajid twenty years.
The clubs meet weekly, and here again, t^he aim is purely educational,
Jewish History, Jewish Language and Jewish Folk Lore, It is worth while
noticing, that a great num.ber of the members of the clubs (which is also
true of the m.embers of the school) are American-bom children.
Each club elects com'^dttees to attend to its affairs under the direction
of a so-called "Director," who is usually one of the teachers of the Y,
11, S. The more, advanced clubs have already been able to provide "Direc-
tors" for the younger clubs, from their own ranks. The directors, together
with the different committees comprise a so-called "Federated Committee"
which works for the good of all the clubs and the school, under the manage-
ment of Mr. J. Cheifetz,
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Of the cluh meetings at the Hebrew Institute pre the following: '-j^
Club A (1) Under the direction of Mr. Z. Cheif6tz.
Club B (2) Under the direction of Miss Kiriam Lichtin (member of club).
Club C (3) Under the direction of Misses Rebecca Krsuse ajid Yetta Majiishe-
witz (club members).
Club D (h) Under the direction of Hisses Malk:a Alexander and Sophie Albert
(club members) .
Club E (5) Under the direction of Kisses Ethel Cheifetz and Sarah Rozinski
(club member)
Hhei HaJT>aceablecem - Hebrew speaJ^ing club, Mr. Z. Cheifetz, Director.
Club Gr (7) Under the direction of Mr. Reuben Horowitz.
Club I (9) Under the direction of Mr. M. Pot.
Besides being busy with their studies, the members of the school and the
clubs find time for constructive recreation. Thus on March 31> 1913, a
very interesting concert, arranged in harmony with the spirit of the orgsjii-
zation was given in the large G-ymnasium Hall of the Chica.go Hebrew Insti-
tute. Only members of the Y. M. S. participated, and it proved a real
treat to all that were present.
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Chicago Hebrewlnstitute Januarv 1918 • Observer
Teaching English to foreigners
The best test as to how this war hiEs affected ixmnigration in this country
and the general iimnigrant tone in so-called foreign neiphborhoods are to
be expressed in connection with cur evening class teaching foreigners English©
The year inunediately prior to the war, we had a daily average attendance in
our English classes of 500, with aji active registration of 600 and a waiting
list of an equal number • To come into the office and see 100 people waiting
to register and hoping for an opportunity to be called when a vacancy pre-
sented itself, was not an extraordinary scene* Year by year since then, our
usefulness along these lines has been curtailed, until this ye«r, when we
find that there are very few in our neighborhood who feel the need for mere
elements of speaking English*
Liost of the people who come to us are able to make themselves understood©
The feViT who apply for admission to classes are those who are zealous of ac-
quiring more than merely a speaking knowledge of the language, but se m to
feel the need for the writing of English much more so than has ever been the
fact before*
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The World, December IS, I917. ^^^ 0^'^^) PfiOJ.3G27i
THE JEWISH YOUTH CLUB.
Several weeks ago, the older students of the Jewish Radical People •s
School of the Northwest Side, organized under the name of the Jewish
Youth Club. The purpose of the society is to inrprove their speech in
Yiddish, to study the Jewish literature, and to attract the children
to Judaism. The club consists of twenty-five memberships and is under
the supervision of a teacher.
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The World. Octol)er 27, I917. ^ O'*-^-) ?ROj. 3C271}
EABBINICAL CONi'EHENCE. (Editorial).
Press notices in Yiddish and Hebrew announced a few months a^o that
Chicago will open a Jewish educational institution. Everyone interested |
in the education of Jewish children was highly pleased with this announcement. *
The Jewish Socialist Sunday School on Ashland Blvd. is a great success. Many
Jewish Socialist wanted their children to learn to read and write Yiddish,
and had there not been a scarcity of Jewish teachers, more schools would
certainly be opened in other localities of the city.
However, it materialized into an absurdity. The chief figures of the "edu-
cational institution" are planning a rabbinical seminary, and we soon read a
report that the Chicago Hebrew Theological Colleges, where Talmud is being
taught, engaged a certain butcher as its president, and that is the begin-
ning of the realization of a rabbinical seminary.
Nevertheless, Chicago is blessed with two competitive synagogues, the Anshe
Sholom Congregation and the Russian Congregation. The planned rabbinical
seminary, with the participation of a butcher as a president, is coimected
"vr^MBJaiseai
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vlth the rabl)! of the Anshe Sholom. It is luiderstood that, in such a case,
the Bussian Congregation must edso have a rahbinical seminary.
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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
Dear Editor of the Jewish Coxirler: Please permit me to express myself
regarding the Jewish educational Institute of Chicago, which has lately
been very much neglected*
This Is not a credit to the Jews of Chicago, but a shame, because by
neglecting this institution we are neglecting the Jewish studies that have
been always our source of life. We dwell in a desert that is drier and
sandier than the deserts in Egypt or Canaan which our forefathers wandered
through. The only difference is that the other deserts lacked water and
here we lack the sacred Torah.
Our children are withering out of Jewish life. Imagine— in all the distance
from New York to Chicago there is only one small rabbinical college teaching
theology. This one was established about fourteen years ago through the
efforts and sacrifices of a handful of poor Je»vs, who aimed to give the
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children a Jewish education In order that they might not remain heathens.
The few poor Jews, to whose ears the melody of the Ganara (conmentary of
the Talmud) Is more beautiful than the best opera would be to our children,
are to this day directors, and are sadly watching the theological school ^
gradually lose Its prestige. Attendance Is decreasing gradually, and the ^
Institution has not sufficient fiinds; the Federatlon^^f Jewish CharltlegT' p
appropriates four thousand dollars a year for Its operation, but five :r;
thousand dollars a year Is required. ^
At a meeting attended by a large majority of Chicago rabbis, representing c§
some of the largest synagogues. It was determined that the rabbis should
Influence the Federation to appropriate funds for the budget of the theolog-
ical school, which has been forced by current clrcximstances to appropriate
the salaries of the teachers; the Federation, however, pretended Ignorance
and sent in a check for the usual amount for the past semester.
If you wish to know what the theological school of Chicago has accomplished,
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ask Rabbi Greenberg, the foimer adrainistrator. He will point out to you
hundreds of Jewish children who have remained with us; he will take you to
the Adas Israel and will show you many college students, as well as many
good teachers, vtio are cultured Jews, and who try to spread Judaism and ^
Jewish education among the youth.
Do not feel that we have altogether given up, for we still have four of the
most experienced teachers teaching the children various studies. Especially
notable is the highest class, conducted by Rabbi 7/inograd, who has taught
the students mere than thirty chapters of the treatise of the Talmud. And
now we are on the verge of closing the doors of this Jewish high school.
There is no money to pay the teachers, and they must make a living. So get
together and work out plans to raise funds, so that we may be able to go
on with Jewish education.
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Daily Jewish Courier, Sept* 20, 1917
THE K^mV SPIRITUAL CarTER Oi: GREIBHAV/ STREET
A short news article in the Courier a few days ago announced that the
shelter home on Grenshaw Street, which is still under construction, will
result in a modem Talmud To rah, kindergarten, and community center under
the name, Keneseth Israel Hebrew school •
This news item v/as read with joy by all v;ho have strived to have a modem
Jewish educational institution and orphan home for the Lawndale district,
which district is rich and fat in luxuries •
Complaints were often heard that the only ideals of the older residents of
that district is a good poker game, and that the younger generation is-
growing up without Jev/ish education and respect for elders, their only re-
creation place being the pool room. There they also play cards; and it is
a known fact that card-playing often causes tragedies in the families who
attain their climax in the pool rooms •
What is the cause of that?
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This was a question asked by many, and all were convinced that the Lawndale ^ '^
District lacked spiritual activities, especially modem Jewish educational
institutions which will teach our children to be human and to be good Jev/s. i „ ''m. p
Therefore it is very fortunate that the directors of the shelter home now \^>
being constructed have realized that it v/ould be more advisable for the '^'^
Chicago Jewry to complete the building as a Talmud Torah (school of religious
lore) and community center, which will fill in the Jewish life in that com-
munity.
Instead of our having two shelter homes, which would be an unnecessary burden to
Chicago Jews, since we cannot expect any Jewish immigrants so long as the
war continues, and very few even after the v/ar, we will have one large Talmud
Torah and orphan home, which will be under the auspices of the two worthy
congregations of that community: the Anshe Keneseth Israel, and Sheri-Torah-
Anshe-Meierev.
This was the wish of every one who saw in Jewish education the greatest ideal,
and who did not want their children and those of their neighbors to gvovj up
like wild weeds, knowing everything else in the vrorld but their own Jewish
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A, B, C, and ignorant of the ethical teachings of our prophets and
philosophers.
This is a good idea for future activities, and a good example for other
congregations and organizations; they may also start some substantial
welfare work that will serve our noble Jev/ish ideals.
Naturally it is too early to speak, too early to submit . a plan for the
organizing of all Jewish educational institutions of our city into one
alliance, with one fund-but the time v/ill lead to it. The fact remains
that a Talmud To rah is not all.
By merely teaching the children to recite prayers and preparing them for
confirmation, our obligation to them is not completely fulfilled, as the
real Jewish studies just begin when the child graduates the Talmud Torah.
A child must have an idea of all the higher studies, because this is
actually our spiritual treasure from xvhich we draw power for our existence.
In order that this be achieved, the Chicago Jewish educational institutions
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should be divided, into a kindergarten, a Talnud Torali, a theological
seminary, and academy for the study of Jewish rites, and a college of
rabbinical studies.
Some pessimists may say that America is not in favor of Jewish education,
that the American children will not learn the Jewish studies, and that it
is enough when you teach them just Hebrew reading.
Those who think that way are greatly mistaken; America is no worse the^
Spain, v/here the Jews lived about four hundred years ago. The Jews were
perfect Spaniards, both in their foreign appearance and language, yet that
period of time in Jemsh history is labelled as the "golden time," because
Spain then produced the greatest Jewish poets and philosophers, who to this
day remain our pride. The same can be true wit- the American Jewry if we can
lead them on the right road and not become discouraged in our work.
We must realize that not all children studying Jewish studies grow up to be
teachers, and we need not lose our courage if only a small minority of them
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prove to "be outstanding. Sven our philosophers are, in this respect,
very conservative even thovigh conditions in those days were much more
favorable than at the present.
Our thanks to Mr. Salk and I^. Rozenberg for submitting this plan...
Let us hope that this new institution will become a new chapter in the
history of Jewish education and spiritual activities in our great city
of Chicago.
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FOR THE 3^:'^E?IT OF TKS CHILDREN*
In Chicago, they speak of a Beth Hainedreth Larnudim (an institution for
Hebrew teachers).
Chicago has not started such plans before - not because the necessity for
such an institution was not felt - on the contrary there was a scarcity of
Jewish teachers who thoroughly understood their profession - but it seems
that no one before raised the question in Chicago. Lian^^ Jev7s here have an
idea of a school of religious lore, because it is a complete thing of which
they have an example before- them. Very fev/ Jews in Chicago know how to
direct a course for teachers.
To speak of such an institution, one must himself be an experienced teacher
with a constructive mind, and of such, unf ox^tunately v/e have few in
Chicago, and if there are any they evidently have not brought themselves
to the attention of the Jewish people.
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Credit is due IJr* iwaximan, the superintendent of the North Side Talriiud
Torah, who has not only talked about, but has ^vorked out a program for
such a teachers' institution with all particulars.
Everyone realizes that in order to obtain effect on young children a teacher
need not necessarily be a learned man or exceptionally versed in learning,
but he must know how to act with ^imerican children. He must be able to
talk their language as well as they do and muot be able to instill his know-
ledge into the chixdren in a systematic manner.
In Ohic--:<^30*s present generation among the youths that have recently grad-
uated from high school, there is considerable ...aterial for teachers.
There are high school boys ana so^ae girls who know the foundation of Hebrew
and Jewish and a few years of learning in the Seth namedreth i-amudim would
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make them good Hebrew teachers. But such youn.^ people have not the means
to go forward ^-/ith these studies, ihey ust earn enough for a livelihood*
In order that they be giv^n the opoortunLty to study to become Hebrew
teachers they must oe supported until they graduate as Hebrew teachers.
Mr. Kaximan figured out that a caoital of seven or eierht thousand dollars
is needed for the first year. ..e do not know a'hether Lr. Laxi lan is as good
a finance budgeter as he is good in making a program for education and
learning, but finances for such a purpose should not be in question.
There are enou^^h well-to-do Jews in Chicago, to whom future Jewish education
should be dear, and who 7/ould be anxious to give cash to see such an
institution developed* It would be a great encouragement for the small
minority of Jews who take this matter seriously to he:irt, if the Jev/s who
sympathize with this undertaking and are in a position to help, would
respond*
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Daily Jewish dourier, July 19, 1917 • "^
THE JE-7ISH ROAD
(Editorial)
Two undertakings that have in view the strengthening of Jewish spiritual
environment in Chicago through rearing the youth, were recently organized.
One is a new Talmud To rah on the Northwest Side, and the other is a train-
ing school for Hebrew teachers. There is nothing surprising about a new
Talmud Torah in a city like Chicago, but the opening of the new North
Side Talmud Torah deserves more attention, due to the new system of
founding a Talmud Torah.
How is a Talmud Torah established here in America? A Jew having a boy or
two, complains to his neighbor or relative thut his children are growing
up to be regular gentiles; his neighbor agrees and suggests i
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"Well, let us establish a Talmud Torah/' Then they get together with a
few more neighbors and form a comn.ittee among themselves to go out sind
raise funds» They hire a collector to gather nickels from the lublic.
In the meantime they rent or buy a house, and engage a teacher and the
Talmud Torah is established*
All other Talmud Torahs were founded according to this system, ./hen such
Talmud Torahs arc opened, it is not so important, because they are not
established and supported by the public, but only by a few Jews*
The new Talmud Torah on the North oide is a great accomplishment. Here
all the North Side Synagogues organized in one body, bought a house,
engaged a superintendent, and started a Talmud lorah that is supported
by the combined synagogues* The demand for Jewish education was so great
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that this Talmud Torah grew to an institution built on a sound foundation
and not on the basis of gathering nickels from the public • This is some-
thing new in Chicago, such a phenomenon should be heartily greeted by
every Jew»
One more move is expected from this North Side body of congregations, to
make this institution successful, and that is that the method of teaching
shall be made as thorough and systematic as the material set-up. In
an institution that is kept up from the nickels collected weekly, every
giver has something to say as to wh-it shall be taught the children.
One mother demands that her child shall be taught to say Kadish,
(a prayer in her memory after her death); a father demands that his son be
taught to read the prayer book, and is not interested in whether or not his
boy learns anything else; another father finds fault with what the teacher
tells the children. From a school of that sort, results are very poor.
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If this body of synagogues wants to have a successful institution, they
must leave the method ofteaching entirely in the hands of an expert, a
reliable man, and not disturb him in his work*
iie have learned that for this ourpose Mr. L^aximan has been selected - a
very good pick, because he is devoted, heart and soul, to Jewish edu-
cation, SLnd thoroughly understands his profession. His method of teach-
ing Hebrew is such that the children thoroughly understand before Mr*
Llaximan further continues with the lessons. This method tc.kes somewhat
longer than the old system, before any results are shown, and when they do
begin to show, they are fundamental. Learning through this method is not
as easily forgotten as that from the old methods, that have produced very
few learned students in the last quarter century.
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The second undertaking we mentioned, the founding of a normal school for
the education of Hebrew teachers, is not less imoortant than the first,
as it has not yet reached the degree of development as has the liorth oide
Talmud Torah*
tVithout proper teachers, no sacrifice nor efforts will help in establishing
a proper educational system for Jewish children*.
In the old country where a boy would soend years of ten and twelve hours
a day with his Jewish studies, it was immaterial what method the teachers
used. There, very often, a bright student appeared in spite of the poor
system. The one who taught, there, was a scholarly man. His ability to
teach children was less imoortant than his own achievements.
Here in America, we must adopt modern methods to suit the conditions. V/e
must engage teachers from the Jewish colleges. It is very important for
these teachers to be able to instill what they have learned into the minds
of the children....
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The Jevich teachers of Her: York are on r>i;ri>G, 'Jliir ic rather nev; in
xunerica and choulci be v/olcoiied by friends of Jevash education.
7e are in synoathy v/ith this strihe because its purpose is, net only to
irn ^rove the naterial condition of the to-.chors, but to v.Test control of
t:ie education of Jev.lsh children fro^a ignorariuses -^nd charlat ...ns , v;ho
dictate to teachers v/hat and hov: to teach.
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A union of tecichers would eli: i:ij.te incompetent teachers and
prevent the Talmud Torah from employing a teacher unless he is
recognized by his collea^^ues as an expert*
The Jev;ish teachers of Chica.^o have not reached this stap-e as
yet, but in tine they v;ill xollov; the example of their ITev; York
colleagues •
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Schools
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The enrollment in the classes of Chicago Sinai Temple Religious School \
for the year 1916-1917 "was just over 800 vdth an average attendance
dixring the months of October, November, and Deceniber of nearly 750«
Quite a record I'when one realizes some of our pupils come from great
distances as f^^ north as Ravenswood, as far south as Homewood and
Hemmond*
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The confirmation class numbered 95 at the beginning of the year; the
number has decreased some'what* The conf i rmation class had an enroll-
ment of 48 •
On December 24th the School celebrated C?ianukah "with a Children's
Service in the Temple, and upon dismissal each child was presented with
a box of candy. On March 20th, in commemoration of Purim, the children
were given a fancy dress party in the Center.
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A jsv/isn HDiai 3CTI00L ii: tii;: i^^^id^j:^ distinct
A gpc^oup of young men interested in Jewish radical education held a meeting
V/ednesday, July 12, at Gomrade i^^rcus' hone* It was decided to open a
school in the Lavmdale district, .i fund of s)100 will be raised for that
purpose. Organizations, societies, and individuals interested in this school
should write to our secretary, I. L. Shaves, 1540 South idllard Avenue. :^
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Jewish Educational Alliance. I2U3 N. Wood St.
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The Alliance is arranging Hehrew classes in which modem, spoken and writ-
ten Hehrew will he taught. Dr. A. J. Agranat will conduct these classes.
The Alliance has also lately organized a Kindergarten Class. The Kinder-
garten is conducted on the free play room basis. The children are under
the school age so that the work of the Duhlic school is not duplicated.
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The World, October 27, igifi*
TO THE WORKERS OP CHICAGO. THE WORKERS INSTITUTE LIVES ON.
The excitement of our friends and enemies during the last few weeks did
not interfere with our work. The Institute must and will remain. An In-
stitute of free and modem education, for the workers, without thought of
religion, race or party.
What you can learn in our Institute.
English for beginners - Elementary English - Intermediate and Advanced
English and High School preparatory courses. Advsjiced College courses,
by Dr. Hyman Kahan, Dr. Blaunt, Percy WaH, Arthur Louis, Mrs. Yudell and
Comrade Tobinson - every Tuesday and Saturday, beginning November 7»
Public speaking and open forum from October 22. Sunday School for chil-
dren, from six to thirteen years of age, every Sunday from 9 A. M. to 12
noon. Junior Socialist League every Sunday from 9 to 12.
What you can do for the Institute.
Attend classes - become a member and help us to build a labor institute.
Comrade A. S. Tobinson, Superintendent.
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IN THS CHICAGO IIEBRi;;'/ IKSTI-nPIE
English classes in the C.H.I, are being conducted with great success •
Pupils have made remarkable progress in a short time. Classes are
given four nights a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday),
from 7:30 to 9 P.M., both in the institute and in the evening high
school, ^ich opened recently, -^^ong the various subjects taught
there are German, advanced ii^nglish, and mathematics.
The public speaking class, headed by a competent instructor, is open
every Sunday afternoon, from 2 to 4.
The special attention given to the pupils in the shorthand and typing
department, under teachers in this field, is the reason why students
are progressing so rapidly. These classes are open Llonday, Tuesday,
Wednesday^ and Thursday, from 7:30 to 9 P.M.
Able instructors are also to be found in the millinery and dress-making
classes, to which small girls and young women are attending regularly.
The millinery class is open Tuesday and Thursday evening and the dress-
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making class on Monday and .'/ednesday evening.
Parents desirous of giving their children an education in the Hebrew
language, should remember that there are special classes for this
purpose in the Hebrew Institute. These classes are open daily from
4 to 6 P.M.
If you notice in your children an inclination to music, bring them to
the Institute. There are violin anl piano classes. The violin class
is open every Tuesday afternoon, from 3:30 to 6, and the piano clas^
every afternoon, from 3:30 to 6.
There is quite a large number of children inclined to painting and
in the Institute they would have the opportunity ^o develop their
talent. Lessons in sketching and painting for beginners are being
given in the art and clay rooms by a talented instructor. The clay
classes are open on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 4 to 6, and the paint-
ing classes on the same days from 7:30 to 9 P.M.
For further information apply at the office of the Hebrew Institute at
€Uiy time*
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raiAT^S W:;J IN TOWN
\Vorkers Institute
The activities in the l/Vorkers Institute are proceeding energetically
this season. The elementary classes, as well as the high school department, are
already in full swing. The sound method of instruction, which is applied in both
departments, has attracted a great many students and the result is that there are
hardly enough seats for everybody.
The Sunday School has become an important factor in the life of the Institute. ^
The finest teachers have expressed their respect for the system which has been
introduced in this school, and they claim that it is one of the best in the country.
A musical department offering piano and violin lessons,. has also been opened and
is under the personal supervision of Professor von Libiech and Frank Lyon, well-known
authorities in the musical world.
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Daily Jewish Courier, Sept. 22, 1916.
The university courses will be conducted regularly, beginning October 15, ^
and a public forum is nov; being arranged for every Sunday evening,
beginning October 1.
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A class in civics and citizenship will open October 1, and will be under the -m
supervision of the Young American Branch 227, V'orkmen^s Circle. This class o
will also be connected with the Naturalization Bureau, which is open twice a Lo
week in the Institute.
A lecture on '*Mark Twain, The Greatest American Humorist^ will be given Sunday
evening, September 24, at the Workers Institute. The lecture, which has been
arranged by the Institute's Educational League, will be delivered by Herman
Jacobson.
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Union of South Side Jews
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Rabbi Silber demonstrated his powers of oratory by enumerating the maladies
of the Jews and their cures. '^I am not a doctor who can cure those who are
physically ill,^ he said ^'but for those who are spiritually ill, a rabbi is
a good doctor." He concluded by stating that he wished to see some results
from his speech. Thereupon $315 was pledged as a fund Tor a Talmud Torah.
A board of officers was elected for the Talmud Torah and a ladies auxiliary
The mass meeting, which took place Sunday evening at Congregation
Keser Israel, 4719 South Marshfield Avenue, under the auspices of
the Union of South Side Jev/s of Chicago was a great success. A large crowd
filled the small but beautiful synagogue. Charles Tiktin, chairman of the §
Union's committee on education, opened the meeting. He spoke of the purpose ^
of the meeting, and then introduced Rabbi Saul Silber. S
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VJilliam fjxj Rodriguez, the Socialist alderman, will be the principal speaker 5?
at the coiTunencement exercises of the /progressive/ High School, which will take 2
place in the auditorium of the Lawndale Hall, 3437 Ogden Avenue, Saturday, ^
September 23, at 8 P. M. Mr. Isadora Berger, director of the Berger Studios, and
Leon A. Blum, director of the Chicago Musical College, Independence Boulevard
Branch, Mr. B. Shanen, and Miss J. Paul will participate in the musical program.
An innovation which was introduced in the Progressive School this season is a
class in psychology under the supervision of William Nathanson. This course
will serve a double purpose: first, it will give the student an understanding
of psychology, and second, it will give them the necessary credits for college.
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I E Preparatory School, please inquire at one of ths three branches: 2058 ^
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Daily Jefwish Courier, Sept. 18, 1916*
A IuODI2?N TAIilUD TORAH K)R TIE LA^VNDALc: DISTRICT
by
JONAH SPIVAK
After the representatives of local synagogues had decided, at a meeting which
was held last week at the Waller Street Talmud Torah, that there should be only -§
one shelter home in Chicago, they also decided that the money /which was orig- ^
inally intended for ohe building of another shelter home in Chica^^, and which
is in the hands of certain people, should go for another charitable purpose.
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Thus the question arises, vdiat shall be done with this money? :^
There are many ways in ivhich to spend this public money. Some people contend cS
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that this money should be turned over to the Jevfish Federation of Orthodox 5=i
Charities, which is the clearin^ouse for all charitable institutions. This
would be a very good plan if our Jewish community could be satisfied with the
institutions which are already in existence, and will not crave any new ones.
But our Jewish community is constantly grov/ing, expanding, and developing to
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For example, let us take our newly settled Lawndale District • This ^
district is blessed with everything, with a wealthy class of Jews v;ho are able 5
to support not only magnificent s3rnagogues which beautify the entire district, .^
but also institutions of a social or educational character. p
We hear complaints from many residents of the Lawndale District that Jewish boys g
of that neighborhood are grooving up without any discipline, and the only place ^
where they acquire Jea^ habits, and learn how to be sociable, is in the poolroom* ^
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Much to our regret this is true. That which is to be expected of children who
graduate from the poolrooms is readily foreseen. They will not grow up to be
sages of the Talmud, or rabbis, nor will they be an asset to the Jewish people.
But will it not be a great crime if this district continues to be neglected, and
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The older Jews, however, believe that by merely erecting synagogues where
they meet daily for morning, afternoon, and evening services, they have dis-
charged their duty to Judaism. But this is a grave mistake on their part. This
would be like eating a good meal and refusing to give a morsel of food to a hun-
gry child standing nearby. Isn't this what is happening in our nev; Jev/ish
settlement in the Lawndale District?
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The older Jews have taken, for themselves alone, all the manna from Heaven, the ro
spiritual food that nourishes the Jewish body, and have left nothing for the ^
young people. Consider the tragedy of the following picture: On the Sabbath, or
on a holiday, when a father and son wall: out of their home together, they im-
mediately separate, each taking a different path. The father goes to the syn-
agogue and the son — to the poolroom. The father goes to listen to sacred words
and the son~to utter profanity. The father beseeches the Lord, asking that He
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I C find good fortune in either a card, billiard, or dice game# VJhile the
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the son is losing money in the aforementioned games, ^
This is sad and painful indeed. But still sadder and more painful is the par- ^
ents* indifference to this abnormal condition, p
Much to our regret, the parents of these children are quite indifferent to this g
situation; they believe that they alone are obliged to be Jews, and have no ob-
ligations toward their children, just as the pious Jewish woman who does not wish
to desecrate the Sabbath, nevertheless, tells her child to strike a match in or-
der to light the gas, translator's note: The striking of a match on Sabbath is
a violation of a Jewish lavfJ/
All our welfare workers, who are directing Jewish social life, should, therefore,
take this situation into consideration, and should correct this great wrong which
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district who are victims of poolrooms where their careers and moral
attitudes are being corrupted.
The only thing that can save them Is a large, modem Talmud Torah, which has ^
spacious rooms, good Americanized teachers, a large Jewish and English library, 3
and rooms for meetings and various entertainments. This would serve as a center C
for the various groups within the neighborhood. ^
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And who knows what time may bring? It is possible that a small beginning may co
lead to the establishment of a larf^e Hebrevj institute in the Lawndale District,
such as the one which is now on Taylor and Lytle Streets.
The present Hebrew Institute was originally organized in a small way. Ten years
ago, a few young, Americanized, Jewish men began somo cultural activity in a small
building on Blue Island Avenue and Twelfth Street. Their venture proved to be so
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The same thing might happen to a modern Talmud Torah v;hich would be
built in the Lawndale District. Sver:^^body, rich and poor, needs such an in- _
stitution. It would, therefore, take on the character of a philanthropic in- ^
stitution. For this reason, many rich Jews in that neighborhood might become ^^
interested, and would support the enterprise. g
May the movement to build a new Talmud Torah begin in the Lav/ndale District.
By such a movement, the Orthodox Jews will prove that they are providing not
only for themselves, but also for their children.
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C0IU.1ITTEE OF li^IFTaSi: .«LL DIifflCT THE ;Y0RK OF
COIT\niIRTING TIE 3IIELT3R liaS II.TO A TA]J,IUD TORAH
At last night's meeting of synagogue representatives, which was held in the
V/aller Street Talriud Torah, a conmittee of fifteen ^jqls elected to devote itself
to the task of putting into effect the resolutions passed at Thursday's meet-
ing. The committee will hold a conference today with the architect so that he
can change his plans for the construction work on Grenshav/ Street.
This committee will ^mediately begin to raise the necessary funds to change
the Trrenshaw Street building into a TaLiiud Torah /instead of a shelter home
as was orginally planne^. iUl collectors for the building fund are asked to
cease collecting money and to bring all their books and receipts to the next
meeting , which will be held in the Congregation Anshe iuieseth ^sraej^, Doug-
las Boulevard near Homan Avenue. It was also decided that the temporary shel-
ter home on Turner Avenue, which is maintained by the organization that began
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to build the new shelter home on Grenshaw Street, should no longer accept
lodgers.
From now on, all lodgers vzill be received only at the IJorgan Street Shelter
Home. After the meeting last night, all the delegates visited tbs Morgan ^
Street Shelter Home and they were loud in their praise of the conditions they p
found there. ^
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Last night, several hundred of the most prominent Jev/s o£ Chicago, ofi'icers of
local Orthodox congregations, gathered at a i.iuss neetii^ at the .if'Jaller Street
iaLTiUd Torah, aiid ironed out the ..latter or the shelter .lorne ve^y satisiactorily.
llv. Joseph ./eil ;vas chainiian or the iaee^iing, and Mr. Paul .:iss::ia2i acted as
secretar^^, ^s soon as the neeting opened, everyone present felt a strong desire
to settle the ;iatter peacefully, .friQii a notion v;as made to the ei'fect that
Chicago should have o.:ly one shelter lionie, everyone applaudea. This iiotion v;as
lAude by I.Ir. :!• Iglowitz, president o± the new shelter hone, and supported by
I."r. 3v;arti:, chairman or ohe building cciiriiittje of the nev; siielter home.
The representatives of the various congregations approved this motion, and then
another v;as i.ir.de cjid unani. lously adopted, fhe second lotion declared that the
Jev/ish co.munity of Chicago recognized the shelter /lOne on ..lorgan Street as the
only authorized one; that it bcloriged to all tlio Jews of Chicago ai]d must be
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supported by then,
iLabbi Jphraii.i .ilpsteiii said bliat a conference had been held betv/een both groups
/translator* s note: une group was in lavor o:.' having another shelter hone,
and tlie ot'ner v;as in favor of a ..'obrev; schooj./ , before the ..lass meeting began.
.i.t tnis conference, it was decided that the building;, v;hich liad been intended
for a shelter home, sl-ould be converted into a JaLiiud forah. fhis recor-imon-
dation .vas presented at the ..loetinc in the for;.: of a notion, v/hich was unani-
mously adopted, .vithout debate.
After these lOtions had Deen ado2)ted, and peace iiad been establisiied, the ques-
tion arose as to .fao St.ould be responsible for the completion of the TaLnud
forah. i'h.is Question was quickly ansv/erod ;;hen i.r. Sam G-insberc sug.-;ested that
tnis jiiattex' s.ioulu ue turned over to the Jev/isli co. nunity itself. -v.,et the com-
munity elect a coromittee ...ade up of one representative from each con;-;rcL;ation
in Cficaco. fliis con.iittoo s.-ould take up the rjuesoion of raisia^; the required
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sum of inoney Tor the co.ipletio-i oi' tho building, in ordor to Lialo it a
beautiTul ;.;nd modern TaLiud 'rorah. The delecates at the iieeting accepted this
proposal.
.-Ction on this Question, however, must not be delayed because thousands of
dollars have already been tied up in this building;. It v;as finally resolved,
tierofore, that this co.n:iittee, v;hich shall be composed of representatives
from all the s:'7ia2:or:ues in Ghicaco, Siiould hold a General meet ins this ounday,
at 3 . . !.!•, in the './alier 3tr^et lalriiud Torah, v/neve they vjould take up the
question of raisinf; funds for the co:ipletion of the building; as a faLiiud forah,
.^11 s:'Tia{^:ocues are requested to send dele:::ates to this m^etinc.
I'any of the speakers re.M^irhed that last ni^lit's neetinc v/as the finest meeting
ever held by the Jewish co'imuiiity of O]iicai;;o. It v;ill f-o down as a r^lorious
chapter in the history of local Jev/isii life.
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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
A huge mass meeting, sponsored by the movement for a new Talmud Torah on
the I^orthwest Side, was held September 3, in the Congregation B'Nai David
Ohavah Tzedek. Eight s^Tiagogues of the Northwest Side were represented by
prominent individuals who participate in all Jewish enterprises. The
meeting was well attended. The chairman of the meeting was lo*. I. I*Iiller
who opened the meeting. He introduced Rabbi Saul Silber who delivered
an inspiring message. It was reported that tno vVest Side businessmen had
contributed ^300. ^ir. D. Club donated ^:250.
M. Nathan, secretary.
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The new school "building recently erected hy the South Side Hehrew Congrega-
tion at 59th and Michigan avenue will "be dedicated on September 10. The
structure comprises an auditori\im seating six-hundred and ten large class
rooms equipped to accomodate ahout four-hundred pupils.
The class rooms will be open daily for instruction in Hebrew, religion, and
kindred Jewish subjects. The Jewish Educational Center, a ^society organized
for the purpose of fostering and maintaining the Hebrew school, is striving
to secure the most capable Hebrew teachers obtainable.
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TI3 BXPuTID/iy F/J?rf OF m^ V/ORKSRS INSTITUTE
by
Jonah Spivak
iiVery living thing eventually finds its .vay to the sun and to life.
The seed tlxat is thro;vn into the depths of the soil reiuains in darkness for
quite some time, as though it had gone to waste. The seed, hov/ever, is pen-
etrated by heat and moisture, and there in the darkness, ;vhere it is hidden
from the sun, in compressed air, it cracks open, sprouting tendrils which
first become rooted in a small clod of earth and then break through the sur-
face of the soil in the form of the ear of grain, the fruit, or the flov;er.
These thoughts come to us v;hen vie read the V/orkers Institute Review, ;vhich
was recently sont to us. The first number of this journal, in v/hich is cele-
brated the "birthday party" of the i//orkers Institute which is a year old,
intimates that in the .»brkers Institute there is life; that the seed of
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independence has planted roots within the lioarts of a portion of the radical
working class, imd it is also expected that they /the workers/ will support
this institution so that it may have a successful and happy future.
The V/orkers Institute was brought into being by a sad and involved incident
which occurred in the local Hebrew Institute; a man v;ho was appointed "straw
boss" for a few weeks, throu{^ rash conduct, led the Institute into conflict
with the radical element of the v/orking class, v/hich made up a lar^e propor-
tion of the membership. This 3?adical group felt that it was in a position,
by itself, to niaintain an institution vjhere it could act and move freely,
according to its own convictions, and where it could throw liglit upon its
revolutionar:;- theories which are contrar:/ to the theorios and ideological
trends of general educational institutions.
In speaking on an educational plan, the C-erman poat-philosopher Goethe sa3rs
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in liis book ./JlheLn I.Ieister that man's adoration for things is neither innate
nor natural, but must be learned by heart* It depends upon hov/ the po i-son's
mind is developed and hy what thoughts and ideas he is influenced. At times
a person is tauglit to adi.iire only a stone or a lo^, and at other times he is
taught to revere the "suporman" and mystical philosophies of infinity,
j!ach respective system i of education claims that only it is ri^ht; that only
it can influence its students in the correct 7;ay; that only it can instill in
their hearts the veneration of ever^rthir/' that is noble, beautiful, and ideal-
istic. The parochial sj'-stem /oi^ education^ instills in the hearts of its
students reverence for its saints. The capitalist systen seeks to influence
youth to respect capital and oner^^etic human acitvity. Smd the new revolu-
tionar3^ S3?'stem ^^f educatior^^, which consists of theories concerning the
productive working class, arises as an opponent of the aforementioned tv;o
systems, claiming': that all elementarj'- subjects should be illuminated from the
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matorialistic and economic standpoints, and tliat love and respoct for the
productive working class should be iraplanted .vithin the hearts of the students.
The speculative sciences, for exaraple, history, are the peculiar expressions
of the people who teach them. The more speculative sciences reflect the men-
tal biases of certain personalities, and, therefore, upon them lies the stamp
of a particular personality. A historian, influenced by a monarchistic spirit,
v/ill explain the r^ast in a different manner than the historian who is in-
fluenced by a republican spirit. This is also true of the sociologist and
other educators.
The interests of the radical workers are different and completely divorced
from the interests of other classes. It is, therefore, very natural that they
should seek information and enlightenment on certain scientific subjects, par-
ticularly the speculative, according to their ov/n biases, and should also
seek to instill in the hearts of younc students, upon who:.; first impressions
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have a great effect, a strong love and admiration for the productive vjorkers.
In his report, the superintendent of the '.Yorkers Institute, Ilr. A. Tobinson
endeavors to show that the motive and reason for their ^adicalsj^/ ^-cistence
is the desire to have freedom of thought, and to resist the Imposition of blind
obedience and the superficial culture of narrow individualism which exists
among people of selfish ambitions. The radical immigrants also seek to ;jner-
icanize themselves in a truly American spirit — in tie spirit of llathaniel Bacon,
Thomas Paine, Jefferson, liaerson, John Brovrn, Debs, Giovannitti, and Joe Hill.
Hr. Tobinson classifies the educational activities of the Institute in three
divisions: elementary,'' school courses, high school courses, and university courses.
Between one and two hundred boys and girls, men and women, attend the elemen-
taiy classes in the V/orkers Institute. Tlie teaching method is the same as in
public schools. Ilr. Tobinson complains about the textbooks which are not in
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conformity with the spirit and problems of the Institute. But he hopes that
in due time, when the necessary funds are available, proper textbooks vjill be
available.
In reference to the high school, llr. Tobinson said tliat a condensed high
school course is now being completed, v/hich will be published in fbD next
edition of the Institute's journal, y.t present, the Institute has a fine high
school class in which new students enroll daily. In regards to the imiversity
extension courses of the Institute, Mr. Tobinson said that they would consist
of something more than mere lectures. Unlike most lectures -vvliich are deliv-
ered in radical circles, these will be scientific and educational, and will
help to broiiden one's scope of knowledge.
.'fcTiether !£r. Tobinson* s opinions on education are founded on sound logic or
merely on sentiment, is not the question to discuss here. But the fact is
that the Workers Institute on Ashland Boulevard arose from a desire to
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maintain itself, and tha fact that it has life-force in it is the reason why
it hns been, since its inception, generously supported by the Jev/ish Courier,
where its activities have been published each week, by the local ./orknien^s
Circle, by the Socialist press and by the Jewish working class in general.
It is said that v/hen the Greek legislator Lycurgus began to reform and change
the laws of Sparta, someone advised him to introduce complete equality and
freedom. In ansv/er to this advice, Lycurgus said, "!.ly dear sir, begin prac-
ticing this first in your own home,"
The radical group of Jev/s have, therefore, accepted Lycurgus* advice, and have
introduced their system of revolutionary'- education in their ov;n institute where
they themselves are the bosses. iUid by establishing their own home, they are
now saved the trouble of giving advice to other people v/ho seldom accept such
advice.
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VOICi; OF TH!C PS0PL3
Dear lilditor of the Courier; In regard to the recent letter Addressed to
the Voice of the People/ by Fir. N,S. Fineberg, in which the writer criticizes
Ivlr. S.B. Llaximan • s program /on Jewish education/, I confess that I am some-
what bewildered. Mr. Fineberg argues that Mr. Maximan goes too far in wanting
to eject the poor, antiquated methods of Jewish education and introduce
immediately a new and sound system. Fineberg argues that a change in the
educational system must be brought about gradually, and that we must continue
to teach beginning school-children /Yiddish translations of/ such stories as
"Puss in Boots'^ and "Cinderella". I scarcely need to point out to I'Ir. Fine-
berg the fact that we have, in our own Yiddish literature, excellent stories
for children, and that we need not lead children to believe that we iftust
resort to non-Jewish literature. Besides, the time available for Jev/ish
studies is so inadequate that we should limit Jewish stories to biographies
of great Jewish men, historical episodes of Jewish interest, etc., which
are a far cry from such primers as "Fuss in Boots" or "Cinderella". In
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his article /of August 10, entitled "For the Improvement of Jewish Educationj^
I'x. Jonah Spivak does not even make mention of this material as being suggested
by Mr. Maximan in the latter *s suggestion of a change in the methods of Jewish
education. Llr. Spivak merely conveys Hr. Maxiraan^s program, which calls for
vmity among all institutions of learning, the establishment of a school for
training teachers, the founding of a parent educational organization, kindergar-
tens, and libraries.
I am not personally acquainted with I.Ir. Liaximan. I have heard Drs. A.^« Yudelson
and A. Levinson refer to him as a very intelligent young man and a capable
pedagogue. But when I read I.lr. Spivak' s article I could see clearly that
LIr. Maximan understands very well the weakness of our system of education, and
that he does not want to cover this weakness with a salve so that it may dry
the surface and fester underneath — he wants to strike at the cause of the /^^ J
disease. ' [^ Wpi o
A famous educator, upon being asked when a child should start school, answered*
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'^Several years before his mother is born*" This remark coincides with
Mr. Maximan*s contention that, if our educational system is to show im-
provement, the first ones to be educated must be the parents and the
teachers.
Respectfully yours,
Yitzchok ben Izzak
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The Chicago Hebrew Institute
lliursday evening, August 17, luore than thirty students graduated from the
elementary English class of the Hebrew Institute, fully prepared now to
step into the high school which will be opened at the Institute after the
high holidays. Realizing how unpleasant it is to live in a country in
ignorance of the language of that country, other young men and women will
envy these graduates of the Hebrew Institute. Young men and women will have
the opportunity to enroll in the English classes next Monday, August 27.
The citizenship bureau is open every evening from 7:30 to 9 P. I^.. , and on
Sunday mornings from 10 to 12. 'itiose v;ho seek information about their first
and second papers should apply at the bureau during the above-mentioned hours.
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The students of the conuaercial school are also making splendid progress.
Ten will graduate presently and positions as stenographers and typists
have already been secured for them, ^^ith keen open eyes they see a
bright future for themselves.
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VOICE OF TKH P^OPLS
Dear i^ditor of the Courier;
iifter reading in the Courier, Mr, J. Spivak^s article on llr. Maximan's
program for Jewish education in Chicago, I remembered these v;ords of our
sages of the past: "If you grab at too iiuch you grab nothing," It is sur-
prising that Mr. Maxima:i should think that it is possible to "overturn the
bowl," entii^ly emptying the amassed contents, and then immediately to refill
it v;ith fresh water.
The Torah tells us- hovi the Jewish people ^vill obtain their own land in the
rolla;;in£'; words: "The nations v;ill bo driven out for your sake. You will
not be able to annihilate then easily because the beasts of the field will
multiply." Those words should serve as an example vihen you undertake to
eject the old-fashioned, poor method of Jev/ish education and to replace it
by a new, sound system. This can be achieved only in one x^ay and that is the
m.k.
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In the Jewish school, children should be given interesting Hebrev/ books to
read. For beginners Hebrew books should be like the English primers, con-
taining stories of Puss and Boots and Cinderella, which will be easy to
understand because the children are already acquainted v/ith these stories
from their :::]nglish readers. These stories will draw their attention to read-
ing and they will thereby acquire some kriovjledge of the Hebrev/ language. This
v;ill also enable then to master gradually the Ilebrev; language and then to
read its literature. V&en we have an element of which vie can feel proud, and
who can exhibit their laiowledge and love of Hebrew literature, then Mr.
Ivlaximan*s program can be automatically carried out in a natural \my.
Respectfully yours
IT. S. Fineber;?.
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T0;.11 OOSSIP
The Kehilath Jacob will oay its first debt to the Jev/ish coi'L^aunity in the
Lavmdale District on Sunday, Auc^ust 6. The ;iehrevj school of the Kehilath
Jacob vdll open forrially on Sunday, August 6. Very competent Hebrew
teachers have been enga :.ed, and every rnepjis will be used to i.rdlcs this
school the model school of Jhic^-_';o.
The club^s rooms are equiooed with modern des-cs and chairs, end the
rooms are clean and airy, jiveryt'iin.':; was done to suit the tast3 of
the American child.
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A nev; Jev;ish foil: school was 0';)ened on the host Side b;- the Youn::
I'acabbean 31ubs. Classes v;ill be conducted in the hebrev; Institute
every Saturday fror. 5 to 5, and ev^.ry Sunday fro:- 9:30 to 12 noon.
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lEBRSVii' INSTITinS G3TS I^LiV/ FHE^T)
To the list of local 'Jewish welfare workers v.^s added a nev; and prominent
member in the person of Solomon Gk)ldberg, an inventor of hairpins. Mr. A.
L. Stone, chaiirman of the membership committee, introduced the new welfare
worker at a meeting [ot the counci]/ of the Hebrew Institute, where methods
of raising money to cover the deficit were discussed.
After listening to brief talks by the President Jacob Loeb, Attorney Lipson,
Morris Rosenv;ald and others, LIr. Groldberg surprised those present by his first
move as a Jewish v;elfare worker. He announced that he would join the institute
and would pay $500.00 annual dues for himself, and s?250.00 for each of his two
sisters. This however v/as not the most surprising event of the evening. Later
he declared that he v.ould pay ten years dues in advance, and promised to under-
write one third of the Institute's annual deficit.
Those present greeted the member warmly. Llany of the old members pledged ad-
ditional dues in order to cover the Institute's deficit.
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The Jewish Labor ^''^orld, January 9» 1^16.
A civic and citizenship lea^ie was organized at the Institute where anyone can
receive all the necessary infonnaticn on how to become a citizen* A class in
civics was also organized to help those who want to become citizens.
A legal burean was established and the members of the Institute can obtain free
information regarding the laws of the United States. This bureau is under the
supervision of a competent lawyer.
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Chicago Hetrew Institute Observer, December, 1915»
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In contrast to the Hebrew School where ninety-five per cent of the atten«*
dance are boys, the Sabbath School records show that more than ninety^five
per cent are girls. In other words, the old traditions that straight Hebrewt
as we might term it, is the prorince of a boy, and that the girl need not
learn any more than merely to be able to read fairly an ordinary prayer,
still prevail.
We, however, took advantstge of the fact that the girls come to the Sabbath
School, to instruct them in Bible histoxy, Jewish ethics, and Hebrew, in a
manner which causes us to be proud of these girls when they graduate from
our school after a number of years. Primarily, our object in this entire
department is to create a sense of honor and loyalty for the Jew, by teaching
the fine, ethical principles laid down by our great men.
We have at present eiglht classes, one of them conducted by a former graduate
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of our school, and two post Biblical history classes. The attendance aYer<»
ages over 200 at each session* There is a regular system of promotion lead-
ing to graduation and the graduates are encouraged to continue their studies
by means of the Post Biblical History Class, which is conducted after the
regular class hours*
A number of the students in this class have made a record as competent
school teachers and only a few days ago we held a first reunion of all of
the graduates of the past four years, with a hope of interesting them in
continuing their studies on a more advanced scale. We have a group who are
Interested in Practice Teaching and in Translation.
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Chicago Hebrew Institute Agricultural School Completed Its Third Tear of
ActiTities,
This department has operated most successfully for the last three years,
and has passed its experimental stage^ We hope that in the near future we
will be able to conduct this school throughout the year. Day classes are
held during the week days from 2 to 3 P* U* One hour is devoted to class
work and two hours to work in the garden. Evening classes in Agriculture
and the Sciences, for adults, are held during the week days from 7t30 to
10 P. M.
Working in the garden develops Physical Health, Mental Power and Moral
Strength. The department aims to develop the trinity of Knowing, Peeling
and Doing things. Growing a garden, coming in contact with the soil, and
working in the open air develops the best characteristics of boys and girls
and of men and women. The more Man is seen as a part of Nature, as her
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finest flower, the more meaning does Kature come to have for him* She he--
comes indeed his Alma Uater.
Seeing and observing the changes in plant life, the pupils learn in part
to realize that their own life is also a process, that they must care for
themselves as they care for a beautiful flower* They have learned a lesson
in Character Building, in Dignity of Labor, in Good Citizenship and in So-
cial Work* The pupils deal with real, actual, essential things, problems,
and events, which develops in them Practical Knowledge and Ability* They
are learning to Do things* The Department aims to interest and inspire
its members with the Bible of Nature which gives incentive to Creative and
Constructive Thoughts as well as Action* The class and gardening work is
tmder ei^ert instruction, strictly scientific and cultural*
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HEBREW INSTITUTE MUST BECOME A NATIONAL INSTITUTION^.
At a conference of all central organizations, called by the United Jewish
Workers Alliance, the affairs of the Hebrew Institute were discussed in
detail, as well as the movement, which is now going on in the Jewish com-
munity against this institution* This movement was due to the Hebrew
Institute's action, when several weeks ago it closed its doors to Alexander
Berkman, who was supposed to speak under the auspices of the Labor Defense
League. The conference unanimously resolved to submit the following demands
to the Hebrew Institutes
Requests to be considered later i
!• A board of delegates of the different clubs and organizations
of the Hebrew Institute should be formed, which shall conduct
the educational work of the Hebrew Institute*
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2* Three delegates of the board of delegates to become members of the
Board of Directors of the Hebrew Institute.
3» Recognition of those, who spend ten dollars a year for the support
of the Institute, as regular ten dollar members with voting
privileges.
Requests to be considered at oncet
!♦ The Hebrew Institute shall recognize a temporary elected committee
of this conference, until the board of delegates can be organized.
2. The Hebrew Institute shall reinstate all employees, discharged
on account of the meeting of the Labor Defense League.
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3» The Hebrew Institute shall apologize in the Jewish and English
newspapers for its stand regarding the meeting of the Labor
Defense League*
4» The Hebrew Institute shall permit A* Berkman to speak when the
latter is invited by a club or organization.
A committee elected by the confernce saw Mr. Phillip L. Seaman, super-
intendent of the Hebrew Institute yesterday and handed him all the
requests. It seems that Er. Seaman agrees in principle with all the points
except the one regarding the reinstatement of the discharged employees.
Ur. Seamem maintains, that this is a personal matter. The discharged
employees, Mr. Seaman claims, were rude and tactless, and their rein-
statement therefore is impossible.
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Mr* oeaznan promised to bring this matter before the Board of Directors
at its next meeting, September 22nd« He believes, that the directors
will come to an understanding with the representatives of Chicago's
Jewish Alliance, and that the life of the Hebrew Institute will become
once more normal •
The leaders of the local workers alliance are determined to continue
their campaign, until the Hebrew Institute shall become a real national
institution with a true free platform. The meeting of the September
22nd will have the deciding vote on this matter.
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The comer stone of the new school "building and temple of the South
Side Hebrew Congregation will be laid on July 25. The buildings are
located at 59th St. and Michigan ave.
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SHALL \VE TEACH JE:;iSH OR E :GLISH?
At the last meeting of the board of education Qf the Moses Lontefiore
Talmud Torah this question came up for discussion* ^Shall we teach Jewish
or i!]nglish in this Talmud Torah?** This question aroused heated debates,
and it was interesting to listen to the various arguments brought up for
discussion at this meeting*
The delegates discussed how to teach the children the Hebrew language
in the easiest and best manner under such difficult conditions as obtain
in the institutions at present*
This is an old question, but a hard one to answer, and we are very much
afraid that as long as we are subjected to foreign influences, we will
never be able to find an adequate answer*
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The old teachers answered simply thusi When we were in our homeland,
Palest ine, the high priest, the prophet, and aJ.1 the Jewish people spoke
the Hebrew language, our mother tongue. Therefore it was as easy to teach
Hebrew in the schools, as it is to teach English here in the public schools.
But now that we are in exile and have ceased using Hebrew as our national
language, we must translate the Hebrew into English as the only way to
teach the Hebrew language*
Dr« Gideman, the Vienna Rabbi, in his book, Knowledge of Life, says that
in the middle ages there were children's schools, Talmud Torahs, where
they trauislated the Hebrew language into the national language of the
different countries* •• •
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Vvhen our parents in the Ghetto spoke Jewish among themselves, they knew
that the children understood Jewish much better than the national language|
they thus translated Hebrew into Jewish, not because Jewish is sacred,
but because the children understood it better, and it proved a better and
easier method of teaching the children Hebrew.
Now, we also face this problems Into what language shall we translate
Hebrew, for the Jewish-American children, here in America? Now it remains
to be seen, which language the children understand best*...
The American child goes to schoo). all day and learns English* At home
he speaks English with the members of his family. On the streets with
his playmates, he speaks English exclusively.
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Thus an American child understaiids and speaks liinglish much better than
Jewish. For that reason, to teach American children Hebrew, it is best to
translate the Hebrew into the language the children understand best and
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LARG3 CR0.TO3 aT THE DEDICATION 0? N3-.V GYOASIU?.: AT THE HEBRE7/ IM3TITUTE.
The dedication ceremonies of the magnif ioent gymnasium was celebrated
yesterday afternoon, at the Hebrew Institute. The ground around the
building was crowded with spectators,
LLedallions bearing the oict ira )f !:h5 gyianasium, and flowers were given
to every one present*
The Chicae;o Symphony orchestra contributed much with its musical program*
nabbi Silber opened the ceremony with a prayer and Mr* James Davis,
chairman of the building corninittee, made the opening address* speeches
.?ers given by Judge Julian W. K^ack, LIr* Jacob L. Loeb, and Ur. Julius
Rosenwald«
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The celebration will be held every evening throughout the week. Today's
program 18 as followst Children's night, speech by Judge Hugo Pam* The
entire program tonight will be carried through by the pupils of the
various classes of the institute*
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Daily Jeyish Gouriert May 3> 1915 •
$42,000 FOR KSJl INSTITUTE HOUSE.
The annual meeting of the Chicago Hebrew Institute, held last night was very
successful. A fund of our $40,000 was raised for a new institute building.
In answer to the appeal of the president, Mr. Loeb, for the new building,
pledges were made by the following donors: Mr. Albert H. Loeb, $25,000;
Mr* I. Davis, $3,000; Mr. Max Klie, $3,000; Mr. J. !.:. Loeb, $3,000;
Albert Stein, $3fOOO; an anonymous friend, $2,000; Abel Davis, $1,000;
Gustav Hochstedt^r, $500«
The secretary, Mrs. Julia Stone, submitted her annual report. Mr. Seaman,
the superintendent, and Mr. John D. Shoop, assistant superintendent of the
Chicago Public Schools, addressed the audience.
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Election for a new board of directors took place ajid the following were
elected! (11 names follow*} •
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A CONVSRSjfflOiM ;/ITH THIi; LAI^AGER Oi^ TEn, NOnTH ./i^jST SIDIl KiiiBRj:;; SCHOOL
MR. H* SiiJlGELi
••V/hat role does the Northwest Side Hebrew School play in the education of
Jewish children, in this community?** Mr. ^^eigel was asked,
••In order to understand what this school does for the Jewish children
of this cormnunity, you must first acquaint yourself with the history of
this important institution," Lr. oeigel answered, "as only then will it
be possible to compare the conditions that reigned before the Talmud
Torah was built and the great changes that took place in the education
of the children; thanks to this institution.
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Daily Jewish Courier» Liar. 17> 1915 •
'•About fourteen years ago, very few Jews lived on the Northwest Side -
mostly uermans lived here then. Yet many Jewish children were out in the
streets without any Jewish education. This naturally started the Jewish
people thinking that something must be done about it.
"The Jews of this commuiiity,*' said Mr. Seigel, "consider themselves as
more or less intelligent, so they decided to build a magnificent Talmud
Torah and have the best teachers Chicago Jewry possesses. They could not
satisfy themselves with a lalraud Torah like that on the .¥est Side, so
naturally they built a nice modern building on 7ood Street, and hired the
best teachers in Chicago at that time.
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"But the number of Jews living in this co!'j:nunity at that time was so' small
that it was difricult to maintain such a Talmud Torah - since there was
so little money coming in. It was decided to sell the Talmud Torah
building.
"At about the same time a movement 7/as in progress to found a home for
Jewish orphans in Chicago. The Talmud Torah director, reaching the con-
clusion that we could not maintain it, be.ean negotiations with the directors
of the orphan home to take over the Talmud Torah building. On the approval
of iiabbi x^esser, who was then in Chicago, it was decided that the directors
of the orphan home should pay to the directors of the Talmud Torah one-
third Of what the building actually cost*
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••'When the directors received the money they immediately talked over
plans for another Talmud Torah, one that could exist and develop further.
"They came to the conclusion that the reason they could not maintain
the last one was because it was too large for the small settlement of
Jews in that conimunity. ^ince, however, it was agreed that a Talmud
Torah must exist, they built a smaller but magnificent building on
ksurion Court.
**In the last few years the Jewish corrmunity on the lorthwest Side has
grown enormously," said Llr. Siegel, "The Talmud Torah - has 255 children
divided into •six classes.**
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because some of them have no parents, while others, have parents who have
not the means to pay. The rest pay very little. This proves that the
Talmud Torah helps poor Jewish families, by giving their children a Jewish
education.
•*Y/hat is the character and spirit of the Jewish education on the Northwest
Side?** LIr. Seigel was asked.
**The main task of the Talmud Torah is not only to teach them religion, but
to educate them to be nationalistic Jews. They are also taught Chumish,
Torah, and the national Jewish spirit, l/e try to awaken their love for
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the Jewish prophets and the Jewish past, ./e aim to plant the seed of the
Jewish traditions in the hearts of the Jewish children and connect
them with the life of the entire Jewish people. In our Talmud Torah
we teach the children the meaning of each Jewish holiday.
•*It is tauc;ht to therc in such a fashion that it will instill in their
young hearts the spirit, beauty, and solemnity therein contained.
**The teaching is so interesting to the children that they find it no
hardship. .<hen we take children away from play and bring them to the
Talmud Torah - to learn Judaism, we must see to it that we return to them
the same pleasures that they were deprived of, and oftentimes with interest.
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Our teachers have always found it to be true that when the children are
interested in the subjects, they learn better and know their lessons better*
They get so that they devote their life and soul to their studies in the
Talmud To rah.
••If the parents would interest themselves in a Jewish education for their
children when they reach the age of five or six, it wouid make it much
easier for them to start from the beginning, and much easier for the
teacher as well» This proves that the parents don't realize the value and
meaning of Jewish education.*'
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'*What sort of moral effect has the Talmud Torah on the Jewish children?**
was the next question, and LIr» Seigel*s answer was: "A very good effect.
The fact alone that they are kept off the streets where they get spoiled,
and that they receive their Jewish education from childhood on are
meritorious* From my own experience,*' Seigel continued, '*those boys
that went through all the classes of the Talmud Torah will never enter -
nor go near a pool room, but you will find such boys at Jewish meetings,
lectures and conferences* They will organize their own national clubs,
they will interest themselves in Jewish cultural work.
*'kany such children are active in Zionist organizations, and for the five
years that I have been manager of this Talmud Torah I have heard of no
one who went through here, who was ever found or seen in a non- Jewish
society*
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teachers who understand how to win the love of the children, and whose
teachings develop Jewish children into better and prouder Jews and people***
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Daily Jewish Courier, Feb. 24, 1915*
HEBaS// school opened for GIRLS.
;«ith appropriate ceremonies the new Hebrew School for Girls opened
Sunday morning in the rvnshe ?i.nesseth Israel Synagogue. A large crowd
came to greet the opening of this school in the Douglas Park community.
Rabbi ii-pstein, in a brief talk, declared the principles and duties of this
new school.
Rabbi Kotkoff - and Zr. A. Levinson, in impressive speeches, declared the
necessity of founding such schools in various communities of our city
where Jewish daughters will be educated in a true Jewish spirit.
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The parents expressed their gratitude and wishes that more such schools
could be established suid maintained.
Over two hundred children have thus far registered, although this school
only has a seating capacity for two hundred children*
The school is under the supervision of r-iss Anna Goldberg, who has
devoted many years to this sort of v/ork»
The hours for classes will be every Londay and /lednesday - from 4:30 p. m*
until 6iOO p.m. and Sundays from 10 to 12 noon.
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JS/ISK
C0NV2A3ATI0N TITK THE PRINCIPAL 0*^ THE .VIJST SIDIl TALLUD TOR'.H - m. LEVIN.
•*.Vhat does the Talmud Torah do for the eaucxtio.i of Jev;ish children?*'
I asked Ix. Levin.
"The Talmud Torah educates a Jewish nationalistic generation," answered
ILr. Levin, ".n'e want our children to know the source of their origin. They
should realize that they are euid should remain Jews. In the Talmud
Torah, the children, acquaint theustlves with the contents of the Torah,
the greatness of our prophets and this instills Jewish customs into them
and keeps theia in closer contact with their parents. The success of this
task required a great deal of effort and hard work. In the Talmud Torah
there were te-C'^ers ;/ho were under the inioression that the Talmud
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Daily Je\vish Courier^ Seh. 24-, 1915*
Torahs-^re are the same as those in j^urope* The^/ did not realize that the
American children r'o to nice public schools, where the teachers under-
stand them, and -.vhere they are LriaLed v/itV love and tenderness. /hen
the children would r^o to the Je..ish school -:ind the teacher would act
too strictly, they would stop coming to the Talmud Torah* Those vrho
remained studied without zeal; but today the children like the Talmud
Torah. The old custon.s are done away .vith now the children are being
treated with sympathy and this had a great effect on the children. They
are more enthusiastic in their studies. They consider the Talmud Torah
as being no worse than the public school, because the modern teachers
understand them so well ana treated them as the jublic school teachers do*
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Daily Jev/ish Jourier^ ?eb, 24, 1915 •
••Several years ago fifteen out of a hundred children would attend the
Jewish school, now ninety out of a hundred are enthusiastic about attend-
ing the Talmud To rah,
"They find that the atmosphere is different than it used to be and the
teacher is verv friendlv tov/ard them. As luck would have it, v/e were
successful in obtaining suitable teachers, v/ho ^onderstand the task Ox
Jewish education. They serve with all their heart and soul the idea
of instillin^^ into the*^iearts of the Jewish children a love and a respect
for the Jev/ish people The children are taught the beauty and the
splendor of the Jev/ish religion and of Jewish history
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"One of -the iiiOortant facts of the TaluiUd Torah is that v;e not onlv teach
the children Judaism, but we refine the behavior of the children in the
poverty stricken vicinities.
**It is possible that no one has every thought that the children who are
raised on the street learn all the bad habits of the street, " continued
Ur. Levin*
"They not only fail to come to the Tal: ud Torah, but they also nr.glect the
public school. These same children, after studying in the Talmud Torah
for a time, have confidence in us and their character changes entirely.
Thev become natural and their conduct becomes humane. The .7est Side Talmud
Torah becair*e so faiiiOus that children c Dme here to study from the south and
from the Lavrnd^le district. I^ot only poor children, but also those whose
parents have means come to register in this Talinud Torah.
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"The work of this school is not limited to children only, but is
extended to parents. Until oT iat„ the parents took very little interest
in the children's Jewish education. They knev; only one thing, that the
children must go to the Jewish school. Ii* the child failed to learn any-
thing, the teachers were blamed. Truthfully speakins;, I'owever, education
of children, especially Jewish children, depends a great deal on the
home smd the parents. Father and mother must see to it that their children
go to the TalLiud Torah; a child n.ust al.vxys be encouraged.
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"What does the Talmud Torah do for the poor children in the present
hard times, when their fathers are not working* They cannot core to
learn without sufficient clothing, barefoot ana hungry?*' I asked Vx. Levin.
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Daily Je^^yish Courier, r'eb. 24, 1915 •
••7/e visited the Jewish ;teli-to-do people nd explained the situation and
we achieved more or less satisf .ctory results," answered L'r. Levin.
"We have gathered nearly one hundred pairs of shoes and distributed
them anions the xiiore neeay chi..dren* Clothi-i?^, also was sent to some
of the children, and for the hun.:;ry children, tables are set twice daily
and food ^iven them befor: they start their studies. "Vo hundred of the
six hundred and tv^o childr^-n eat here every day," he ended*
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The Sentinel. Vols* 17-18, p. 2, V/k. of Jan* 29, 1915*
A school of Zionism has been organized in Chicago by the Kni^ts of Zion.
The object of this school is to describe the history and development of
modern Zionism and explain the nature of this movement and its achieve-
ments •
The following have charge of the school: M* N. Priedland, chairman; David
A. Pepp, secretary; Nathan D. Kaplan, Leon Zolotkoff, and Vax Shulman,
advisory committee.
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THE MODERN JEVflSH FOLK SCHOOLS •
(Vox Populi)
Only two years ago, among the two Socialist -Nationalistic bodies in America,
the Poale Zion and the Jewish National V/orkers* Alliance, the concept of
establishing radical schools here, in this country emerged*
The success of the enterprise is certainly known to every race -conscious
man who has faith in the Jewish future and strives to rear Jewish youth
in a national radical manner* Today schools of this type exist in all large
Jewish centers of America*
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Daily Jewish Courier, July 31 > 1914 ♦
The national sentLment has been revived and spread itself widely among the
Jewish masses in America* The fetid^ cosmopolitan idea of becoming more
Gentile than the Gentile himself is a thing of the pa8t« Many advocates
of such social assimilation have finally been convinced that they have
erred, and with a self-conscious national pride they have retreated to
their home - to the large Jewish masses who live and work as national-
socialists*
There are three national radical so hDOl 8 in ChicagOf which stand on poor
financial basis*
The fault, I believe, can be attached to the local organized and nationally
inclined, working masses*
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The individuals who helped organize the national radical schools sacrificed
a great deal and even offered their lives for the unrealized dominion*
But, they could not offer their useful work and hard-earned savings, and the
Poaae Zion and the members of the National Workers' Alliance, who are the
parents whose task it is - (and if it is not it should be) - to support the
expanding schools, have practically done nothing.
The central bodies of the Poale Zion and the Alliance have realized this*
Their active work in this field is just beginning to grow and become noticed.
A conference was held and a steady program, which was approved by the masses,
was adopt ed. But, we, the Poale Zion and Alliance members of Chicago -
how did we respond? And what are we doing for the radical national schoo}.s?
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Daily Jewish Courier » July 31f 1914 •
An example will serve to show how the Jewish people react toward this
ph^nonenon*
One Sunday morning I was sitting in the office of the Jewish People's
School on the North uTest Side, during classes • A man entered with his
IB-year old son whom he wanted to enroll in the school*
**t[r»** I saidy recognizing him to be a religious man, ''classes are conducted
quite differently than in a Talmud Torah (Hebrew School) • We teach the
children Jewish history, legends, writing and reading Jewish and Hebrew,
and we discuss important events of Jewish history of the past and present •
In short, we intend to acquaint the children with their Euicestry and make
them national radical Jews***
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•^hat isnH bad/ the man replied, "let me inform you that my son attended
a Talmud To rah f or t wo years and he can't read a single word in Jewish*
He can only read a few words in Hebrew, but cannot interpret the meaning*
I now want him to attend your school***
I have come to the logical conclusion that the people want to send their
children to such schools. There is naturally room for improvement and further
development of the beautiful sprouting, outspreading branch of our national
culture* But in addition to this, financial and moral work by all who
love the idea, is required*
The Talmud Torahs are not capable of creating a proud national generation*
The assimilated schools were born with the ardor of a cemetery where they
are, shortly after their birth brought to eternal rest, and now we can see
how the national schools have been established under very unfavorable
conditions*.
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Daily Jewish Courier > July 31> 1914- •
Trusting that the national-radically inclined idealists will not remain
indifferent to this factor, which life itself has brought forth. The
schools are expecting us to do our duty. * Jacob Siegel.
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Daily Jewish Courier, July 16, 1914.
JEWISH AiND OTHER EDUCATION*
A Jewish school for boys and girls was opened a few months ago, in the
Anshe Knessis Israel Synagogue* The writer of this article, (together with
several other men and women), has noticed how the Jewish education
of our youth is being neglected in that district. Our Maxwell Street
Yankees around Douglas Boulevard are much more interested in a whist
or poker game than in a Jewish school for their children* They think
that their children do not need etny Jewish training. ?/e opened a school
in the beautiful synagogue of that neighborhood, where children are
taught history, religion and Hebrew. Real Jewish parents would approve
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of this, and take great interest in such a school. But we find that only
a few mothers and fathers are actually interested in it. Why isn't
the attendejace larger and why have so many children dropped classes?
The school has qualified teachers who are devoted, heart and soul, to
children's courses • In a short time the children have acquired a knowledge
of many things concerning Judaism. As goon as it was mentioned that
money was required for the support of the school the attendance began
declining^ And who dropped out? The wealthy childreni
Money can be had for everything; for music, and dancing, but when it
comes to Jewish education only excuses are offered. How cheap Judaism
has become to many of our parents* Don't you remember how your parents
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would rather suffer than deprive you of a Jewish education? \7hat will
happen to our Judaism in the future, if we do not teach our children?
You have such wonderful opportunities. You ought to praise highly your
children's Jewish education. Don't lose so much in whist or poker games
and pay a little more to the Hebrew Schools. Last week your children
witnessed in their school, The Anshe Knessis Israel, how the elderly Jews
celebrated, when they completed the study of the Talmud. But just think,
who will study the Talmud a few years from now? Elderly Jews should not
drive children from the synagogues. On the contrary, they should extend
a welcoming hand to them. The rabbis and parents should cooperate with
the teechers in their work.
Be considerate with your Jewish teachers. Take an interest in the
Sabbath and Hebrew schools and in the education of your children.
Anna Goldberg.
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Daily Jewish Courier, July 15 f 1914- •
PENNY l:ilk stations.
EDITORIAL.
The importance of milk stations in the Jewish neighborhoods can only
be appreciated when visitin- the milk station in the Chicago Hebrew
Institute. Mr. Philip Seaman, superintendent of the institute, gave this
a test, and the result is that approximately 1,500 glasses of milk are
sold daily.
The customers are small children who would otherwise spend their pennies
on poisonous and disease-spreading ice cream and candies which are sold
by the street peddlers.
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Daily Jewish Courier > July 15 > 1914«
They are from the above mentioned neighborhood, and come there to spend
their pennies on healthful cold, refreshing milk» At the same time
they spend their day there , on the fresh grass , under the trees*
Unfortunately, the milk station at the Hebrew Institute can only accom-
modate the children of the immediate neighborhood* It is impossible for
a child to walk, let us say, ten blocks, to buy a glass of milk*
And the Jewish neighborhood is so large that thousands of children can
not benefit by this one milk station*
It would certainly be desirable if Mr* Seaman, the originator of the
penny milk stations, could materialize his plan, and establish more
stations in different localities of the Jewish neighborhood*
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Daily Jewish Courier > July 15 > 1914 •
Everything that leads to the protection of the health and morals of our
children is rather important to support •
We look upon our children as future citizens, and hope for a brighter
future •
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••JEWISH NATIONAL EDUCATION/*
EDITORIAL*
Is Jewish national education possible in America?
Vftien the Jewish child was reared in Europe, his surroundings were per-
meated with the study of the Torah and holy scriptures, which inspired
him with great national sentiment that remained with him forever* But
here in America where our Jev/ish children are educated in the public
schools, where they spend the whole day in an environment which is rather
strange to them, they will ultimr.tely accept the good qualities of the
environment in general. But the Jewish studies and the Talmud Torah,
which the children receive two hours a day, is not enough material with
which to implant tht: Jewish national spirit.
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Daily Jewish Courisr^ Lay 7> 19i4-, / 'Vy.
//hat is Education? Sducation is the practical training of the child's
mind; the influence of the teacher affects the very soul of the pupil
and it is practiced in two different ways: first, through convictions
and logical evidence; and second, through the conquering of the child's
will-power.
Ipon these two ways, the teacher reaches his aim These are the
training methods with v/hich all modern nations are educating their
children. In this regard, we Jews are partners with all civilized nations.
However, in Russia our children are driven out of the government schools
and they are compelled to get their education in the Hebrev/ schools and
synagogues •
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The opinion of some of our Jev/s nevertheless is somewhat against all
day studies of a Jewish national training, .yith our great American school
system working together with our Jewish national educational facilities
we feel that two hours a day is quite enough time in v/hich our Jewish
children cein study nebrew smd Jewish history.
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The Jev/-i ^h Trainih^^ School hf^.s anno':.nce(l another fri-^t of $23, "^CO iron] hrs.
£iraiiuel !^"ar.5lel. This donation Vrin^fs the orose^^t fu:..cl for the ne^v h"ilcing
to ol03,C00, It ic e?ti:^ated trcv.t ^^JCjCCO vill oe noce^t-r-'. Ti^e school
Irishes to locp.te its nev? ouart^'-^r:-: ncr-i' Do\irlr-3 Pror'-:,
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Daily Jewish Courier, Apr* 3> 1914.
A LARGE DONATION FOR THE JEV/ISH TRAINING SCHOOL.
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The directors of the Jewish Training School, who are raising a fund of
$300>000 for a new training school building, had the good fortune to
receive a grand donation yesterday in the sum of $25>000 from Mrs*
Emanuel Handel.
LIrs. Llsmdel is an outstanding welfare worker, and for the last tv.enty-five
years has tirelessly worked day in and day out for the good of Jewish
institutions* V/ith this liberal donation by Mrs. Mguidel, the fund
now totals $105 > 000. So, according to the latest financial report, it
is understood that the necessary fund will soon be raised so that
the building of the school can be started in the near future. It is
understood that this training school building will be built some where
in the Douglas Boulevard neighborhood*
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PERSEVERING JEV/S VJHCLI VH SEIOULD SUPPORT
(Editorial)
^e group of young persevering Jews who form the Jexvish Educational League,
a league which conducts classes in Hebrew at the John Sinythe School, is
certainly entitled to the encouragement and support of the Jewish masses.
These Hebrew classes are not misrepresented by the name of "Jewish People's
School," so that now a real Jewish People's school is conducted in the John
Smythe School. In this school many Jewish children are taught to be faith-
ful to their people, language, and traditions. Everything that is being
done to rear Jewish children as Jews, should be encouraged and supported.
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In America ue have neglected Jeviish education so badly that if v;e le'.ive
it in the state it is in ncv; for a fev; decades more, v;e will have no
children to rear. V/e will hear the Jev;s nentioned only when sorae u^ly
act, corxiitted by a man be-^rinr a Jev;ish naine, v;ill be published.
There is only one v;ay to preserve the Jev;ish r-sce, and that is to implant
in the hearts of the Jev/ish children love for their people, knov/ledge of the
Jewish I'^.nf^uage, and an acnuaintance with Jewish history and traditions.
All this is beinf: realized in the various TaLriud Torahs (school of religious
love) and Jev:ish national, conserv-:tive, and radical schools. Every undertaking
to aid these schools should be supported..
The Hebrev: classes in the John Smythe School 'are devoted to this objective.
As is the case v/ith all cood things, the corimittee v/hich cares for the
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financial side of these classes, is alv/ays short of funds, and for this
reason it is arranging a concert and tall for next Sunday evening in the
Chicag^o Hebrew Institute. Khv everyone help make this ball a financial
success, thereby making possible these Hebrev; classes in the John Smythe
School,
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Daily Jev/ish Courier, .^r* .30, 1914.
.at a meeting; of the Chicaro Jeivioh teachers, it v;as deternined to open t;.o
bureaus, (1) .ji Information Bureau ;.here botli teachers seeking positions
or private lessons, and inr.titutions or private people needin:* teachers can
^-PPly* (2) ^^ Finance Bureau v/here any teacher shall bo able to borro^; a
certain sum :,hen in need thereof. Three members of the Hebrev; Teachers'
-association v;ere elected for each bureau.
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It v/as also decided to establish a board of educ; tion, the prorram of vjhich
xvill be discussed at the ne::t i.ieetin;':, durin^ v;hich l.lr. Abrams and l..r. Fein-
berg are scheduled to speak on the advisability oH a Kebrev; Board of a:iduca"-
tion.
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(Editorial)
1-^s. Julius otone, secretary of the Chic.'vo Hebrew Institute, announced
that today I-arch 10, is set aside as Hebrew Institute Day, 77ith a view
to procuring nev; meiabops for this hi,^ily inportant institution.
In the introduction to the announeenent, !.ts. Stone says that the Hebrew
Institute faces a deficit of :>6,000 to cover the expenses for the Institute's
fiscal year, ^vhich ends ^^pril 1914, and, consequently. Institute Day is
part of a drive to enroll nev; members to help beur the costs of the Institution,
which is a ,^reat social requir-^-fient on the .iest Side.
./e regret th:...t this inforroition has coma to us so late thit v.e cannot
give this resolution the requisite a-.iount of publicity thi.t it should have,
Accordini^ to our opinion, it is indeed a privile/^ie and an honor to co-
ouerate in such work, j'e believe that institutions such ^iS the liebrev;
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the protectors of our youth, lest they be impeded by unsuitable
surroundings; the preservers of the Jev;ish spirit, and the buttresses for
maintaininc Jewish traditions.
The Chicaso Hebrew Institute is not a charitable institution that can
appeal to the sentiment of the cood-hearted people. Orphans are not fed
there, nor is shelter provided -or the aged, nor medicine dispensed for
the sick, nor shroudn supT^lied for the dead. So the Institute cannot be
kept VL-T) by askin?^ alms for the sake of pity. The Chicago Ilebrevj Institute
is a place that not only ..lakes it possible for the orphan to become in-
dependent, but also k.eei s his spirit alive.
The Chicaf!o Hebrev; Institute does more than any other institution to re-
move young Jewish men from gamblim:- dens, Jev/ish children from pool rooiTis,
and Jewish girls from s'.reet corners. The 2,111 Jevxish vo\ing people who
were active in various clubs of the Institute for the month of January, the
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4,200 Jev;ish men and v/oiien v/ho participated in the various cul-
tural activities for the saiie -lonth, the 5,500 v/ho assembled for
special Institute und3rtaii:in.5S, and the v-jist number of children v/ho fill up
the Institute's library diorin:?; the diy and in the evening, v/ere all taken
axvay fror. the "bad: rooms'* in the saloons, fron pool roonis, from gambling
dens, and from all other places v;here Je'.vish youth should not be found.
It stands to reason that thece thousands of Jevrish children v/ill have no
occasion, 7;hen they enter manhood, to resort to the braggadocio of being
convicted for arson, for election frauds, for pick-pocketing, for gambling,
tor -'unning houses of ill-repute, and for oth^r such evils with which the
ne^vspapers are replete with Jewish names of people who did not share the
good fortune of having a Chicago Hebrew Institute, when the^?- first came here,
Therefore, it is not for the sake of pity thut anyone who can afford it,
should become a member. It is a debt that must be paid by everyone who
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a Jevi. Let everybody wh-j is financially able, forv.'ard his ap:oli-
cation to-day for membership in the Cliicaco Hebrev; Institute and thereby
let the directors know that, by .xpril, there will be no deficit in such an
institution like the Chicago Hebrev; Institute.
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m VISIT TO THS ALLLiNCE
By D. K.
After listening to the praises about the work for the education of our
youth being carried on in the Alliance I determined to visit it in order
to convince myself*
I did so last Sunday morning, and what I sa-v and heard will linger in my
memory for a long, long time. I v/ent first to the National School, which
conducts three classes. In the first class where Hebrew reading is taught,
all children are beginners and for the short time that they have been there,
they are progressing splendidly* In the second class Yiddish composition
is taught, and in the third history.
From there I went to the Sabbath School. In its hall there were a few
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the teacher related an anecdote v;i' h ref ^rence to their subject*
I eventually found it/ v;ay into the Junior Club, a spirit of the Order
ICnights of Zion, consisting of cMldren betv/een 11 and 14 years of age, and
which is under the supervision of y.iss SadicJ Dorf , L« Agranot, IJr. iiisner,
and I!r. Becker. It vruld be seen that a Je^vish generation v;a:i being reared
here. This group have decided to perforr. a Pur in Play v;ith the intent of
having the proceeds '"O for Palestine. Upon v;itnessing all the activities
of the four hundred children, I si':hed. I thou,::ht, if all our Horthv/est
Side Jev;s would only send their children to tha Jewish Alliance, we should
need not fear that Judaisn 7;ill die out. One division in the Alliance is
worthy of mention, and that i:-- the library, v;hich is under the supervision
of the Young L!en*s Hebrev/ Association. The library is at present very
poor, having only 500 books. i:lf forts are being nade, hov;ever, to raise a
larger fund to purchase :nany nore, and an appeal has been :ade to those
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Such books nay be for.varded to ths J3v;ish Jduc .tional alliance,
1243-49 II. .'ood sitreet.
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Dally Jewish Courier, Feb. 24, 1914 •
HEBRd.V SCHOOL FOR GIHI^ OPEN
^/Ith becoming ceremonies, the new Hebrew school for girls opened Sunday
in the Anshe Khesis Israel Congregation, A large crowd came to greet
the opening of this school in the Douglas Park District. In an elegant
discourse, Rabbi Ephraim nJpstein explained the principles and objectives
of the new school. Rabbi Eatkow and Dr. A. Levinson stressed the
necessity of founding such schools in all localities of the city, where
Jewish daughters will be brought up in a real Jewish atmosphere.
The parents have expressed their desire to maintain and support such schools.
More than two hundred children have already been registered, which is
practically as many children as space will permit.
The school is under the supervision of Miss Anna Gtoldberg, who has devoted
many /ears to this field.
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Daily Jewish Courier, i*'eb, 19, 1914*
US.J HEBREW'/ SCHOOL FOR CIHLS
The Jewish District in Douglas Park will be enriched by a new important
institution, which, it is hoped, will be of good benefit to the young
Jewish generation of that district. It will be a Hebrew school for
girls. The need for such a school has long been felt in that districts
The school for girls v/ill be opened in the Anshe Knesis Israel Synagogue,
3411-19 Douglas Blvd. The school, under the supervision of Miss Anna
Goldberg, will impart Jewish girls with a strictly Jevish education; it
will be open every afternoon and on Sunday mornings from 10 to 12.
The opening will be solemnized next Sunday at 10 A.M. Rabbi Sphraim
Epstein will discuss the importance of such a school for the Jews of Douglas
Park District. Drs. A, Levenson and Kcitkow v/ill speak on timely subjects
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in English. Ceuitor Vladavsky and his choir will render beautiful musical
selections.
The education of Je\\rLsh girls in the typically Jewish spirit and in
religious folk-lore and Jewish history is one of the chief problems of
-American Jewry, which can only be attained through specially well-
organized Hebrew schools for girls. Unfortunately, the vast Jewish popula-
tion ol the Douglas Park District have until now been short of such a
school. It is only hoped that every Jewish mother and father, to whom
the Jewish future of their children is so dear, will not neglect to send
his or her daughters to this school.
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JE'iTISH CHAUTAUQUA SOCIETY. ■ ^
On the Board of Trusteert Israel Gowen and Tobias Scharfarber, Chicagor
On the Correspondence School Faculty: Gerson B. Levi* -^
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Tor soxne time the Board of Iducation in conjunction with the UcCormick Fund
and the Anti-Taherculosis Sanitaritun have been conducting an open air class
in the Foster School* For one reason or another, this school was not con-
ducted during the Summer months, in spite of the fact that the Summer months
would prohahly have proven of greatest value to the children, who were mem-
bers of the class* This year, however, those interested in the class applied
to the Institute for accomodations on the grounds* After very careful inves-
tigation, it was decided to cooperate with these organizations and to operate
this open air class on the northwest comer of the grounds*
These children are anemic, heart diseased, and some of them predisposed to
tuberculosis* There are ahout thirty in the class* Twenty-six of them are
Jewish children* This class will he conducted during the Summer weeks on
the grounds, provided the organizations interested in the work are willing
to abide hy the following agreements:
1* That during the time the class meets on the grounds of the Institute, the
supervision and general responsibility for the activity he turned over to the
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Institute, from a supervisory standpoint. (The reason for this request is
that the Institute at no time feels that it cares to turn over any part of \
its grounds or buildings to any association doing work not directly super- ^
vised by itij*
2. That the food be prepared and served as kosher custom demands.
3# That each of the thirty children register individually at the office and
pay fifteen cents for the entire Summer season, for the privilege of making
use of the grounds. (This item is nominal and is a requisite on the part of
each child who makes use of the grounds daring the Summer. In this way, the
children who receive the benefits of this open air class would be none other
than regularly registered ground-children who are entitled, by virtue of
their registration and payment of their fee, to all of the activities con-
ducted by the Institute.) ^
U. That each child be examined by a reputable physician and a certificate
filed in the office of the Institute to the effect that there is absolutely
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no danger of contagion in the case of the children who are members of the '1^
class. The hours of instruction are from 9:00 in the morning until 3^00 i^
the afternoon, five days a week. The children are to receive a shower bath
every morning. There will be a charge made of twenty-five cents for each
ten towels used. This charge is made to other persons connected with the
Institute, who use our shower baths, and is made to defray the expense of
laundry, wear and tear. The children are also to receive a warm Itmch at
noon, and will be under instruction and supervision.
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Daily Je\\-lsh Courier, Dec. 2, 1913 •
METHODS Pim LISAITS FOR JEVISH EDUCATION.
It is only natural that in a rich home there is available to the housewife
every conceivable ingredient for preparing a good meal.
In a poor home, where even the bare necessities of life are lacking, the
opposite holc^ true. To demand of a poor housewife an excellent and tasty
meal would be ridiculous end shameful.
The above is in direct contrast to the Jevash Community in Chicago, in
which over thirty thousand children are in need of a Jev/ish education.
Ten per cent of these children receive a very limited Jewish education in
Talmud Torahs and other private or semi-private schools, v.iiile ninety per
cent receive no Jewish education at all, and may be considered literally
*^dead" from a Jewish national and religious standpoint. They are dying
of hunger, ''not for the lack of bread, but for lack of the v/ord of God.**
Despite this fact, all v/e hear are lengthy discussions concerning the '
ingredients needed for a meal which we haven* t got. /^
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Daily Jev/ish Courier, Dec. 2, 1913.
Common sense should tell us that- instead of wasting time in methodology,
it would be much better to teach the children at least something that
will be of general benefit.
The main 'rift* at present is that between Yiddishists and Hebrewists.
One would liave to be an ignoramus to overlook the irony of the situation.
Take for example the dispute going on at John Smythe school, on the North
West Side, between the Yiddish and Hebrew elements. The former demands
that education be in Yiddish, not in Hebrew; the latter that it be in
Hebre^AT, not in Yiddish. The victims of this dissension are several hundred
of the thirty thousand Je'^vish children in Chicago.
If the Yiddishists and Hebrewists are really in earnest when they emphasize
the need of a sound Jewish education, then why should all the above language
bickerings exist? On the North V/est Side thousands of Jewish children have
received no education in either language. On the V/est Side thousands could
receive a Jev/ish education, for, regardless of v/hich system is taught, the
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result would be the seme and thousands of Jev;ish children would grow up
with a full knowledge of Jewish history, ethics, dogmas, and understanding.
The fact that 'one group receives its education in Hebrew and the other in
Yiddish, does not hurt or affect the main purpose. As adults both groups
will be able to \mite and choose to their satisfaction the language to be
used in the Talmud Torahs and schools that they will establish.
Order and method are very good things, but not the kind of order of a
Russian official, in a small town, who did not permit the fire to be ex-
tinguished, even if the town were burned, until he could find the correct
system.
All over the world, throughout the long exile to which Jews were forced
for centuries past, each little Jevrish community considered itself an
authority in Jewish matters, expecting all others to follow its lead.
This trait is also found in Chicago, among the various societies of old
country settlers.
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Daily Jewish Courier, Dec* 2, 1913.
The education of Jews in Chicago should be governed by a general educational
system capable of embracing all Jev/s, those from Budapest as well as those
from Berlin, Russia, Vilna, Arabia, and Saloniki, etc. It is necessary to
find a common Yiddish or Hebrev;, understandable to all. The desired result
is that the older generation, the refugees from all four comers of the
earth, live in peace and harmony among our own numerous established congre-
gations, each representing the locality from which they came, v/ith the
hope that oxir children in Chicago, at a future date, will be in a position
to unite these small congregations into one large community*
How many dialects have there been throughout the centxiries? Josephus
Flavins, Emll G. Hirsh, Mimonidies, Gretz, and countless others of historic
fame have each used his own provincial dialect.
Dialect is just a word; they do not exist. The Englishman of today could
hardly understand the English used several centuries ago. The same applies
to the German, French, and all other languages.
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Daily Jewish Coixrier, Dec* 2, 1913.
In the meantime, there is only one method for educating Jewish children
in Chicago: v/hosoever has the ability and willingness to teach Jewish
children, let him open a school and teach them. Let the community pay
the general expenses for the schools end Talmud Torahs, so that v/hen
the present generation pass out there will be in its stead a nevj one
more capable of serving the needs of the Jews in Chicago.
Listen to and learn every language from which you may benefit. And remember,
instead of quarreling among the Yiddishists and Hebrewists, let there be
unity for the sake and encouragement of o\ir youth and our future.
T. B.
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IIB iJ^^TA3.)i J..;.IJ:I iiDUJia'IOH OF OUR JaI...,DiL!;:; Ill GIIiCAGO /-?.,.. .'V'
Private individuals v/ho have little or no interest in the education of
the Jev/ish youth in Chicago, could hard.y realize that in this city there
is a whole army, froi.i three to four hundred persons, who profess to teach,
kost of these, in their old hones, v/ore v/ell-to-do or idlers, but, finding
no suitable vorlc or profitable business in this country, turned to the
profession of teaching. Some had been ^'Helpers," but here their position
had been elevated to that of a teacher.
Not includin-^ the -iebrevj --igh School, taere are in Chicago some 20 or 25
more oiS less known Hebrew Schools that are open either from three In tue
afternoon or all day. nere the teachers are considered professional.
Teaching is their profession and some are even specialists in their line,
but they also are forced to tutor privately in well-to-do homes from six
in the evening till late at night.
Among these hundreds of teachers vmo "peddle" the Torah, there are worthy
peoole, Jevjs of old school, who can teacli more or less. They state the
truth, inasmuc I as taey cannot accomplisii an:rthing, since the i^^erican
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children do not want to learn and do not respect their Jewish teacher.
The short time allotted for the lessons is also a hindrance or handicap
in the instruction so that the children progress very little. Their
special complaint is the hiring of the Rabbi by the mother in the presence
of the child.
But then many of these '^peddler" teachers are really ignorant and know
nothing of teaching the child. They knov; no Hebrew. It seems that it
is just this type that makes good^ earning more than the learned teacher.
The father v;orks in the shop all day till late at night and has no time
to devote to the child's lessons or education. This task is then shifted
to the mother. She, naturally, does not knov; v;ho is or is not the scholar
and, therefore, picks someone of a smooth tongue, ready smile, and boast-
ful eminence.
Nor are the various grades of study divided among the teachers. In Russia
the order was one teacher for beginners, a second for the next grade, a
third for a higher gyade, etc, etc.
Here one teaches everything. Nothing seems to be too great or too small
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for him, just so he has his lessons. V^q^ ^
••Gommora" teachers are scarce among these private teachers. Most of them teach
beginners till they are thirteen or fourteen years old. The prime factor
being that the child says his lessons fast, like running v;ater, so that
the mother will be satisfied. Yet this is seldom the case, ^s soon as
the pupil has learned his fundamentals, then the teacher^s troubles begin.'
The child knows no Jev.ish, the teacher no English, therefore, the explanations
mean nothing. The mother must intervene to translate. The teacher pronounces
the Hebrew v:ord, the child repeats. It is then explained in Jewish, the
mother translating it for her boy into English. The boy repeats the Hebrev/,
Jewish, and English becomine^ confused and getting very little or nothing
out of the lesson.
The American child is quite an actor, a little devil, so it seems ^ If he
discovers the teacher does not understand him, he begins by calling him
sarcastic names and compliments in English. If the teacher asks for the
meaning of these words, the mother turns red in the face for shame.
Naturally the cause of the boy's bad behavior is the teacher, ivho loses
that lesson.
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Some of these teachers tell how the pupil runs out at the back door when V^, ^' '
he sees him coming in at the front door and visa versa. The teacher
searches for him on the one side, the mother or hired girl from the other
till the half hour is past and the teacher must keep his appointment for
the next one.
But this does not alvj-ays succeed, since in some homes the child is locked
in his room till the teacher comes, the mother remains to help in this old
fashion method, a cat o* nine tails is applied whenever the child stumbles
in the lesson. Mother hits, the teacher helps, the child cries, and
grandmother weeps. ^Vhich is still no solution to the case at hand. The
boy receives his share, but in the end gets his own way, the learning
ceases*
Some teachers do not even pretend to teach. They have the child repeat
the childish sentences, thus whilinc away the half-hour, then leave.
One teacher of this sort showed me a book in which he had wTitten the
names and addresses of his pupils. Each name had a notation after it;
as, butcher, grocery, meeting, pinocle. At my questioning he explained
thus: This lesson he acquired when he met the mother in the butcher
<^^y
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shop, the second, in the grocery, third at a meeting, etc.
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He proceeded to relate this occurrence: '♦At one lesson I had to come
early in the morning to say prayers with a child. One day, mother listen-
ing to them, remarked that one word should be pronounced with an Sh not
an S, so her mother taught her and her grandmother before her. Explanations
were of no avail, "^he more proof I offered in my favor the more she became
enraged, until she called me '♦peasant, course person." Thus I lost a lesson.
Now I am smarter. If a mother wants it pronounced Sh, so it is, just so
she pays regularly for the lessons.
Is it any wonder that though the children learn till their confirmation
yet they know no Hebrew? That our youth grows up in ignorance with such
bad ideas of Judaism? VHien there exists such a horrible condition in our
Hebrew teaching?
V/hat kind of a Jewish generation can we expect from such a Jevdsh educational
system? One can just about imagine. They will probably not be Christians
but neither will they be Jews. They will be closer to Christendom than
Judaism. -Perhaps they may grow to be Jev/ish anti-Semites?
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I believe, the worthy Rabbi, the older Jews, and every thinking person who
sees this horrible tragic future of our youth should take the time to hold
a conference regarding this most important of all questions.
Also our Zionist friends might spare a little time to this question. Open-
ing a Zionist Hebrew School is perhaps more important than ^to have the
land,** for, instructing one child, and bringing him into the Jewish fold is
just like rearing an entire world.
Ye3, our brothers do not understand yet the huge disaster that hovers over
our youth. If only they understood it! Then they too would look for better
methods, of which there are many. For example: In the Lawndale district
there is a small Hebrew School for thousands of children. In the Orphanage
there are plenty of vacant rooms, and a public school where lessons are held
after 4 P. IJ. It would be no more than right if the more well-to-do children
were also sent to these Hebrew Schools.
Another sign of unthinking and not understanding the immediate danger of our
youth, may be seen wherein the i\nshe Chenes Israel built a beautiful syna-
gogue with a school for the older folks without thinking of building their
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basement somewhat higher to be used for a children's school, y.
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Of the old folks, we know they will not leave us, but the youngsters?
They do not come to us. V/ith such Jev;s as result from a Jewish education
such as our children now receive, full of so much neglect, we Jews, especially
those of Chicago, will find ourselves, in the near future, in a very tragic
condition*
Mo she Alemloch Levin
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7/HAT THE PSOPLE SAY.
TaJLes have been spread lately about the ** Jewish Folk School •** Everyone
expresses his opinion without any further investigation*
The chief arguments against t us are two-fold: The first is a patriotic
one* ••Because we Jews invade the public schools through our Jewish school,
the other nationalities might imitate us* This would endanger the unity
of Americanism. •• To this we reply that America does not object to parochial
schools 9 Catholic college , etc* So why should we not enjoy the same
freedom? The second argument is of a somewhat different nature* Our
Rabbis contend that no religion is taught* To this accusation we wish to
reply by giving an explanation of our nature as well as of our aims*
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uTe^ of the Jewish Folk School ^ are delegates elected by the Poale Zion and
National V/orkman's Verbund branch, #6 and Jf^^^ Our aim is Jewish education.
We have been requested to open a Jewish Folk School, which would teach
Hebrew, Jewish history, ethics, songs and literature, as well as the
geography and history of Palest ine«
Our aim is not to teach the Commandments, nor the fringed garment prayer,
confirmation, etc* These subjects caji be taught the children by our Rabbis#
If we do not teach religion, we nevertheless explain the Jewish Tonach
and the holy days to the children, nor do we withhold from them the
religious poetry to be found in Tonach and in our holy days*
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When we undertook to open such a folk school we were faced by two obstacles.
First of all we would have to rent an entire building, including janitor's
services* Our finajicial situation made such a thing impossible • Secondly,
even if we should have had the financial means, the essential of a folk
school, would still have been lacking. Then we would at most have been
able, to open only one such school. But we have about 40,000 Jewish
children in Chicago, ranging from six to 14 years of age. About 5>000
of this number receive a Jewish education in the Talmud Torahs and various
confirmation schools* Thus 35>000 Chicago Jewish children are deprived
of a Jewish education and do not even know the Hebrew alphabet. Such
unforiunt.te children are truly outside the pale of society.
When we contemplated the formation of folk schools, we hoped to be able to
use the public schools in the evening. As the board of education would not
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allow religious instruction, we would have to omit it, \7e thus approached
the Chicago Board of iSducation through its member, Mr* Harvey Lipsky*
In the meantime our request to use the John Smythe School at 13th Street
and Blue Island Avenue, was approved* But our deficit there runs from
$60 to $70 a month. ;Ve have appealed to the Federated Jharities for aid.
V/e hope that soon all our opponents will also say "Amen."
The Committee.
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The sever^th anr-'ial -'"TRduatinn ex-^rcl se.? of the ^'^vr^rah ^abbnth School h-^anoh
of the ?es ^'o^lr'^'sh T-a'-odol. ^the 3.arf^e ^ch^o"* ) t^^k pla^e Patn-rriay *=^veninp*
Cotober P.?) in the ^rnr!*i eld x.^r^eribl "'• Hall. 'Ti'-'-^nty-tv/o children recejveo their ^
dl"pTonar; that da"^", So^e v;ere alr^'^ ^reserted v/i th a '^^onaoh*' 'vhile others ^*
were riven honor^.rv ^^ention ^or ex'^ellenoe in their stvidie*".. 3
Trepa'^'atl on.'=^ for the '^^ven'^'nr were ar"^^nr^ed b'^ !'^' p'^ /ijira ^■'^Idber.''' and ^elia
"^avin, ^eaoherr^ ^f the -^^bo'^'' , v:h^ devote a rood dea^. ^"^ their t'^'^^e to
"^'.nstl llin" all thin'*s Tewirh int'^ the heart,'^> of the ^^^nnnr-ev ^:^eneratiorr?,
Z^p.wjer Ii?rael Cohen r.r^o'^e very iTinre^'sivelv, ^^rai s'^'n-^ the c'-^^'ldre^^ "f^or their
accorirl ishments and ar^'^eali^^- to the rarent:? n^t to deny the-'r children the
education <^f the Torah, v/hlch bri nn-o the -^'-niipT -eonle closer t^ their yarent.^
and t^ th^. J^'.^t sh nat-ion. The oecond f^r^ea'^or, '>. '"'retchkie, vOunerinten''^ent
of the ^^\q '"edrlpJi -'.ar^^d^l, "^oi^ted t^ the imToptance ^f ^ear1n<^ Jev/j rh chil-
dren in the re^.vir.h faith in a trn^ 7or;iph ranner.
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'I^b^'' fchulrnan, "innie '"f-'^-rrb^r" , 7!o-le " '?^''.*' br^r^ht , a^'(i ■^"' "^^^noe T^vjt'^, enni^e^ the
auriie'^''^e 'vith z^rr ard ^«'^etr;'''. . • . • T^ie chil'-^ren T'^eperted ""'' "^r ^oldberr with ^
beautifnl lavalliere '^nd ris^> '^ll.lie "'"-vi^^ vjith a fine f?*^! ver t^-^'l^t ^et, as a
token of their esteein to their devoted teacher^..,..
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FROi: CHICAGO'S IISLTING POT.
The winter season brings in its wake, many interesting things. Of course
there's the freezing cold but there too is much happiness; there are the
activities in all fields of sports. Clubs revive their spirit of work and
entertainment. At the Hebrew Institute the various clubs and departments
are already functioning sponsoring the lecture season, the concert season,
as well as many other activities.
These last two nights have been devoted to Junior and Senior oratorical
contests. Many children participated. The audience was spellbound with
the oratorical abilities displayed by the young Jewish children.
The results of the first night's debate have already appeared in the
Courier and we shall therefore devote our time and space to the results of
last night's victories.
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Daily Jewish Courier, Oct. 31, 1913^
The Senior corps spoke Thursday night, the first prize being awarded to
aIss Rachel Wilner who spoke on the subject of "Social Centers*** She is
a scholar of the John Marshall School* She received the first Courier Cup
The second Courier Cup went to l/ir. B* O'Brien, of Kent College, who spoke
on ••Imagination*'* The third prize was received by Samuel M* Cohen for his
speech on "World Peace. •* The fourth prize went to Phillip Docks of Kent
College.
The judges in this debate were Israel Kovan, Judge Philip Bragstone ajnd
I;^lr. Max Clay.
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FROM CHICAGO'S MELTING POT
The members of the Shuchrie »^opas Ever gathered this Simchas To rah
at their club rooms to celebrate this truly Jewish holiday in the
good old fashioned Jewish way. Ihey spoke of the Torah which is
the greatest pride of the Jew. They are therefore jolliest on
this day. One could feel strongly the atmosphere of Jewish
anthusiasm and happiness.
The Shuchrie should be frequented oftener by the Jewish people.
Everyone is heartily welcome. There are interesting books to read,
not only in Hebrew but also in the Yiddish. Quite a number of them
are in the Yiddish literature.
Also many Hebrew and Yiddish newspapers from Russia and elsewhere. If
you wish to enjoy a cultural evening be sure to visit the club rooms
of the Shuchrie Shopas Ever.
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PERETZ AND DIENENZON.
The Jewish National Workmen's Verband of .^erica, together with the
Puela Zionist 9 have established xaany Jewish Folk Schools, ^among them
the free school at the John Smyth ochool of our city), whose Jewish children
are taught Jewish in a new light or method* The National iif'orkmen's Verband
has recently decided to use and distribute to the children a series of Jewish
stories* The first series consisted of group of Peretz' famous folk stories
of King Solomon's Days, "Arbitration with the /ind*"
The office of the National Vorkers Verband sent Peretz compensation for
permission to print his stories, and explained to him the essence of the
new Jewish Folk Schools*
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Daily Jewish Couriert Oct. 29, 1913 •
Feretz' and Jacob Dienenzon's smswers to this letter read as follows s
••My dear, dear gentlemen of the Jewish National V/orkmen's Verbandt
••You have given me the most beautiful day of my life. Truly the most beautiful
cuid one of the happiest. I have never yet received any finer or more
inspiring news theui that sent me in your loving letter. It is the most
gratifying letter suiyone could possibly receive from the Jewish World.
I do not want any remuneration. Please buy books instead and distribute
them to the poor children.
••May you and your children receive the same comforting compliments that you
have thus accorded me. Will you write to me from time to time to let me
know how your worthy work is progressing? I shall be extremely thankful.
'Regards to all the children, and if possible read my letter to them?
Your faithfully,
E. L. Peretz"
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••My dear beloved Brothers and Children:
•*To no lesser degree, has your letter to my friend Peretz, also given me
iintold happiness. I thank you from my heart, dear brothers, for a true
comfort and hope that your efforts and important work extend to our unfortunate
folk, not for ourselves. After rereading the contents it seeped deeply into
my heart while an inn^r voice broke fortht 'Israel is no widoweri The
proud yet truly truthful words of the Tonach. A true widow and widower
are those who have no faithful children to sympathize or feel their sorrow-
ful state. But, having with us such conscientious children, so wholeheartedly
loyal to their people as you are, dear brothers and children, it is certain
that our race is no widower or orphan.
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••Proceed, dear brothers, in the fine exalted way in which you have so nobly
begun. The way is long, hard and thorny, but as for a more certain road
to the future, there is none*
**And you children, dear beautiful Jewish children, you are our future •
Be Jews and be proud of it* You will see that you have a right to be
proud* My regards and kisses from afar, from one who loves you*
Jacob Dienenzon*'
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THB SABBATH SCHOOL.
JSr.YISH
The Sabbath School of the Congregation Anshe Sholom, corner Ashland
Blvd. and Polk Street, will open today at 9s30 A. U. All parents who
wish their children to receive instruction in Jewish history, religion,
and other subjects should enroll their children early today. The
school is under the personal supervision of Rabbi Saul Silver.
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The Daily Jewish Jouriert Oct. 12, 1913*
HEARD .\ND SEEN.
At the last meeting of the Federated Orthodox Jewish Charities a
request was entered by a group of young Jewish people that the
Federation should vote the sum of $60.00 to cover a deficit and
to finance further the Jewish classes at the John Smith School.
As the Jewish public knov/s, these nationalistic young people have
recently organized themselves with the purpose of establishing Jewish
schools, which will teach Jewish children the subjects of Jewish
and Hebrew languages. They planned to use the public schools, and
to that end interested a member of the Board of Education, Mr.-
Harry A. Lipsky. He is a strong agitator in favor of permitting the
neighborhoods to use the large school buildings when it is free of
classes. He succeeded in securing the permission of the Board of
Education to allow this organization to conduct Jewish classes in the
building at the close of each day's school session.
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The Daily Jewish Courier, Oct, 12, 1913 •
V/ith permission granted them, this young organization made its first
attempt at the John Smith School. At first classes were held during
the day in the summer vacation period. After the public schools
opened in the fall, three classes were given in the afternoon from
four to seven o'clock* Three teachers were employed for about one
hundred and forty Jewish children studying Jewish, Hebrew, Jev/ish
ethics, amd Jewish history at the John Smith School.
3ut the Board of Education said that these classes must be free to
the public, since they were held in a public building. The Board
furnished without cost the use of the building, the space, the
electricity, a principal to supervise behavior, all writing materials,
and even books • No money was permitted to be charged for learning*
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The Daily Jewish Courier ^ Oct. 12, 1913.
In a public building that was fosterin;^ public education the spirit of free
education had to be maintained*
It is needless to say that these nationalistic young folks, who think of
such folly as that of teaching Jewish children the Jewish studies proper,
possess everything but money, ifhen they opened these classes they
arranged the very best Jewish tee-chers they could possibly get for any
price. But they were unable to pay them.
Soon they found a remedy for this. They did not charge any class fees,
but when a father or mother enrolled his or her children for the Jewish
classes, he or she was asked to become a member of this organization and
pay a dollar or two every month. Most parents were more than willing
to do this. Yet there were manv who could not afford to pav even this sum.
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The Daily Jewish Courier^ Oct. 12, 1913*
The children, of course, were accepted in the school. Therein arouse the
deficit* Then it was decided to enlist the aid of the Federation whose
business it was to collect money for all needy charitable institutions.
They asked that their deficit be paid ana that the Federation should
finance this institution as it does so many others.
According to the regulations of the Federation, the question was first
taken up by the Office Committee, which in turn appointed a committee
to investigate these schools. The investigating committee became so
enthusiastic concerning the good order, learning, and results which
they witnessed, that they sent a highly favorable recommendation to the
Office Committee to finance these classes and if possible to establish
such classes in all schools in Jewish comrr.unities that mav desire it.
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The Office Jonnnittee then set about to find out how many communities
desired these classes* It was disclosed that in all the various
neighborhoods there were requests for the opening of twenty-five schools.
This would cover the city of Chicago from South Chicago to the far
North, from way out ./est to ^ast, n-veryone seemed to be in its favor.
The next step, of course, was the figuring of expenses for the maintenance
of so many school teachers. If each school should cost $200.00 a month,
the sum for all the schools would be five thousand dollars a month or
sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) a year. This last mentioned sum is
about one-half the total yearly income of the Federation. This large sum
was too great a responsibility for the committee to decide upon* It
was therefore reported at the meeting of the entire Board of Directors of
the Federation* It was recommended that the deficit of sixty dollars
be paid ana that consideration be given future deficits or the financing
of such undertakings.
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•fhe Daily Jewish Courier, Oct. 12, 1913.
This was the beginning of many discussions. It is understood that the Board
of Directors were in no hurry to undertake so immense a task. Again a
special committee was appointed. Lany meetings were held, xifter all the
hardships and unpleasantness in collecting money for existing expenditures
how could they plunge into something new knowing all the while the need of
improvement in the present existing institutions. • If they had the money
it would certainly be a crime to reject such a plan. Even after careful
consideration, should the Federation accept such a responsibility it would
be done with reasoning and planning, gradually and with necessary changes so
that everything may be in order. If on the contrary, the plan is rejected be-
cause of money or other reasons it will be done systematically, the pro's
and con's will be equally recorded.
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The Daily Je.vish Courier, Oct. 12, 1913*
From a practical standpoint the question is in the hands of the proper
authorities* The question is, what does the large Jewish public think of this
plan? It is necessary to get the peoples opinion.
••Do the Chicago Jews wish to support free Jewish Schools?**
Our Talmud Torahs are more or less of a religious nature regardless of the
methods installed. How could a Jew be a Jew unless he is religious? But the
proposed classes are not concerned with this. When a child will have
finished these classes he may speak Hebrew well, know Jewish history and
ethics, yet he will not know the orayers of Grace. Therefore, do we want this
type of school?
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The Daily Jewish Courier^ Oct. 12, 1913*
It is also well to bear in mind, that the i^'ederat ion accepts sub-
scriptions from all people without inquiry as to whether they are
religious or not, orthodox or reformed, conservative or radical,
national or international. Since the Talmud Torah excludes children
whose parents do not desire the religious teachings, are these free
schools not only justified in their existence but also in their
demand for the Federation finances and support?
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Daily Jewish Courier, Sept. 22, 1913.
THE JEWISH PROFESSOR IM DIASPORA
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ii^oses Levin, Principal of a Talmud Torah,
They (the gentiles) have schools and we have talmud torahs. They have
teachers and we have melamedes (Hebrew word for teacher). They have
universities and we have theological seminaries. And yet what a striking
difference.
Their schools are light and our talmud torahs are dark. Their universities
are greater, wealthy and are highly respected, and our seminaries are
sunk in poverty. Their teachers are well taken care of materially.
If they engage a teacher his position is good for life and if one of their
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teachers becomes ill, aged, or disabled he receives a pension^ smd among
us, even in the city tal^^iud torahs the tenure is valid only for a period
of six months, or to be more exact twenty-two weeks. And if a melamed
becomes ill, disabled, or aged he is forsaken - the most unfortunate
of all unfortunates.
They, the gentiles, realize that a teacher cannot render his services
continuously throughout the twelve months of the year. The mind and
body must rest for a brief period so that they might be able to continue
their work for many years. But we, the nation of the book, the nation
of the wise and learned, know that it is our duty to keep on teaching
for ever without a let up. And for holidays, the only days which the
talmud torahs are closed, we enforce measures to reduce the melamed's
wage» Are we not the nation of the wise and learned?
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Daily Jewish Courier^ Sept* 22, 1913 •
And if you think that the gentile teacher v^orked harder to attain
his profession than did the melamed, you are badly mistaken* The
melamed devoted a great deal of energy and effort to his profession
during his life. He first attended the talmud torah, he studied in the
theological seminary, he then spent many years in studying the Talmud
in the different synagogues, and then he finally became a melamed.
The Jewish melamed is the Jewish professor in the diaspora. It is
pitiful that a professor must pedle his merchandise.
And in reality what do we witness? No other nation in the whole world
treats the teacher, who instructs and rears the youth, as badly as we
Jews do. We look upon the word "melfm=,d'' as aji insulting word.
Every good-for-nothing among us Jews is called a "melamed** of which one
feels even more offended than when called a thief or swindler.
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Daily Jewish Courier, Sept. 22, 1913 •
We, the chosen people, we the teachers of all nations, regard our teachers
as the lowest of all beinc^s and detest his profession. Is it surprising
then that we are hated by all nations? «7e are treated by them as we
treat our teachers.
And we ask: Are our teachers really more foolish than all other people?
Are our teachers, really the lowest men whom our people possess? ?/e
can answer this by saying no, no, and a thousand times nol The
melamed is not more naive, nor smarter than any business man. The
learned man is only the one who earns a lot of money. A smart man is
one who sells his merchandise at a high price. If one can sell tin for
silver, copper for gold, cotton for wool, water for brandy he is all
right. If one cannot do this, if one cannot be honest, he cannot
be a learned man.
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Daily Jewish Courier^ Sept. 22, 1913.
The Jewish melamed has always contributed more to the Jewish people
than he received in turn. The only thing he lacks is the arrogance to
demand recognition for his services. Therefore, he is looked upon as
is any naive business man who sells his valuable merchandise at a
ridiculously low price. It is true that in liurope, also the teacher
was poor and his family lived in misery, want, and privation, but
neither did the cobbler and the tailor live any better. In America,
however, every profession and trade is highly estimated. One may aski
Why should the teaching (Hebrew) profession stand so low and be so
under-rated? The melamed works arduously 3.nd he earns less than any
working man. For this reason alone, he has a lower standard of living
than euiyone.
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Daily Jewish Courier, Sept^ 22, 1913*
The melamed will always be a **melamed** until he will organize and
state just demands. And even if he will get no more than what he is
entitled to, he will become an independent mem, and the epithet '•melamed**
will become an honorary title.
And why not? Don your thinking caps for a moment, and picture how our
society is governed. We pay a high price for clothes, we do not
bargain when buying food, beer, or whisky, we pay our servants more than
our incomes allow, we are not parsimonious in a restaurant, we tip our
barbers and waiters liberally, we pay the piano teacher whatever he
asks for, but when dealing with a melamed we always look for bargains. *
i//e become poor and broke upon hiring a melamed for our children.
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Daily Jewish Courier > Sept. 22, 1913 •
There are many well-to-do business men in Chicago who are not ashamed
to pay their Jewish teacher a dollar or two a month and, furthermore,
they want the melamed to call at their homes to teach a couple of children,
for two or three cents a lesson.
Is it surprising, then, that there are melameds in Chicago who cannot
even read a Jewish newspaper? Old and disabled veterans have adopted
the title meleuned and canvass from house to house with the prayer book.
They rear a generation of ignorant and ill-mannered children in the
Jewish camp. The father doesn't enterfere; the mother doesn't know
anything, she merely wants a bargain, and she and her children are
gulled*
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Trained teachers must orgeuiize themselves. Only those qualified in the
profession should be accepted in the organization, and whoever shall
be in need of a good teacher will be able to make inquiries at the
office of the organization.
It is an undesirable experience to witness how a raelamed is hired at
the local talraud torahs. There is no fixed price for his salary. The
directors can fix a different price ten different times, but as soon as
a teacher is to be hired they begin to bargain. The melameds are in-
terviewed one at a ti(ne and at different dates so that they should not
know anything about each other. The offices becomes transformed into a
market as where fish-wives meet.
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Daily Jewish Courier, Sept» 22, 1913 •
Such business transactions are abhorrent • The talmud torahs should
agree upon a stsuidard prico and stick to it without bargaining. Should
the talmud t orahs not act now, the teachers will soon take up matters
themselves and do their own price fixing.
And if a teacher is ;"Lven a contract for a semester, it should be under-
stood that he must be paid for holidays. I know of a case where the
directors agreed to pay for Passover sind when the teachers were to be
paid off they didn't get any money for the holiday •They concede the
poor the right to apply for relief ••• .The melameds are brought to infamy
and disgrace I It would be more decent and humane to give them their
due amount and not treat them as mendicants^
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Daily Jewish Courier, Sept. 22, 1913 •
If we want to glorify the Jewish educational system we must first of all
respect the Jewish melamed. If we want to honor the Jewish Torah, we
must recognize those who created \X. If we v/ant proficient teachers,
we must realize the value of Torah.
The melameds do not want any favors • They demand justice and recognition
for their services, and they will get it»
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supekintendeinTt for Hssr^; institute.
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The Chicago Hebrew Institute will now have as its superintendent, one of
the most capable Russian-Jewish men in America, Hr. Philip Seimian, former
superintendent of the St. Louis Educational Alliemce, and now associated
with the i>lew York riemoval Off ice, (Immigrant Society) •
The committee, confronted with the task of selecting a suitable rasm for
this important office, announced yesterday that, after a great deal of
correspondence, Mr. Sefcmeui finally has agreed to accept the position.
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Daily Jewish Couriert Sept. 12, 1913*
Mr. Se|uDaan has been for many years connected v/ith charity work. As super*
intendent of the St. Louis Educational Alliance, he was liked by all
classes of Jews.
Mr. Setoan departed from the St. Louis Educational Alliance because his
energy requires a larger field for activity.
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^iaJY CHILDREN REGISTERED IN HEBREW CLASSES/
The registration for Hebrew classes is much larger than was expected. Hund:
of fathers and mothers are bringing their children to the Palace Opera Building,
where they are registered as students of the Hebrew classes in the John Smith
School •
The fact that the classes ought to be increased clearly shows the welcome this
important phenomenon was given by the Jewish public* 2very father fully under-
stands the necessity of his child knowing the language upon which the Jewish
relierion and traditions are based.
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IiSAHD ;JTU SlJifll
Chica::o Jevnrj has unanixnously approved tlie plan proposed by IlarrTT" A. Lipsky, a
meiaber of tho board or education, that an atten^t should be r:iade to open Hebrev;
and Yiddish classes at tho John Sraith school.
The national 3''outh croups have bcfun to organize thei:iselves to help carry this
plan into effect. The number of students recisterinc, exceeded the financial
allotnent for the classes.
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Through the efforts of Aarry ^;. Lipslzy, the board of education v;ill allo'v; its
classroor.is to be used free of charG'e. Tlio r)rincir)al of the Jolin Snith school q
v/ill voluntarily supervise the activities of the children, thereby adhering to
the school ordinance ^n super visionT". The classes villi be conducted in the
sane manner as public-school classes are conducted. Tlie only difference bot\/een
the tx/o tyoes of classes '.;ill be tne nature of the studies.
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curriculun, "./e arc inforned tliat the subjects to be taucht will be Jev/ish
history, Jev;ish ethics, and the Yiddish and hebrev; languages. Subjects dealing
with Je\/ish religious doctrines v/ill not bo taught.
Those viho arc interested in preservin,^' Judaisii in .jncrica ^should take good care
to see tliat this nev; t^rpe of Jevjish education is supported as much as possible,
ue shall e:ctend a helping hand in establishinr these free schools. ..e shall
also help financially, so that there v:ill be no reason for rescinding ^he pro-
posal to hold classes in/^ the scliools on account of a lacl: of ixmoy to pay tiie
teachers or other expenses connected v/ith tlie undertaking.
It v/oulu be a pleasure to see our welfare workers raise the none^^ necessary to
assure the existence of these classes. Heedless to say, our young nationalists, S»
who have assui.ied thQ responsibility of establishing those classes, are not rich ^'
enoufjli to aid then financially.
A fund, out of which the teacliers v/ill be paid, must be raised as soon as possi-
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Ji3V/ISII CL"iSSS3 nT THE FU3LIC SCHOOLS
The board of education of tlie city "i:)ublic schools has realized for soiietime
tliat it is inportant for children /of foreign lancuace croups/^ to know their
people* s lancua^e and history* Therefore, the menibers of the board of educa-
tion, recocnizinn the truth of this statenent, have concluded that every child, ^
in order to develop ^orroctT" ethical attitudes, should study the lancuaco and 5
history of his (^rcup. ^
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To carry tlirourh this inportant reforn is a rather difficult, and alriost im- -o
possible, task* Therefore, the board of education, accepting;: the proposal of o
its meirJber, Ix. II* A. Lipsky, decided to conduct the follov/ing experiment: ij^
classes in Hebrev; and J"ev;ish iii story are to be hold at the John Smith school jo
located at 13th Street betv;een Blue Island .".venue and roller Street* Tliese ^^
classes \;ill be supervised by an educational committee representing the board
of education and the branches of the /jeviislJ' National i/orkers' /illiance and
the Poale Zion Socialist Zionist Partj;^. jThe alliance and the Poale Zio^
have undertaken the task of arranrlnc the courses and furnishing competent
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teachers •
The classes v:ill open I.Ionday, July 28. Reristration begins today at the
Palace Opera House, 9 A.II. to 1 P.I.I. , and v/ill continue during the remainder
of the v/eek at the same place, 7 P.ll. to 9 P.li.
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Daily Jev/ish Jourier^ June 2^, 191 3.
Yesterday, at 3 ^# • -^ the 32nd annu'ai ^r'idu!.tion exercises v;cre held
at the Jev/ish Training School, 12th and Jlinton streets*
The cere!Uony ana examinations v.o e c^irrieu through solen .idlv. The
girls hcvc dist inrruished theinf3,lves in the -.rt of ar ssmrxkinrf.
The boys exhioited their carpentry. Several n.ade beautiful articles
and after it oassed inspection it v/as c;iven to then as rifts •
Lr. J. L, jeck, superintendent, was hi-'lily oieased v/ith the eood v/ork
xhe children have accornMlished in the course of the oast year. He
also expressed himself for an increase in education*
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'•Any child is v/elcone • in our -chool," he s?Ad., **If the school can
in any '^ay helo the child, ix \.ill uo r-so In both •?. scholi^tic c-md a
rn-iiterial sense, i. e., children ';^'ill be t u:^-ht trEiaes, for which ^hey
are best adaoted."
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/^t a r.ootin : oi? t'^o institution co:.u.iittee of t:;.G Jeuic}-. Moderation of Crthodo:'
Charities last ni^ht, the subcoriiittco, •./licr. consisted of Ilessers. i\ii"nor and
Levinson, presented a rorort dealing' ^-ith t/.c condition-:: in t-.e Ohica-^c Talrrud
Toralis,
.iccordinn to the report, t • c ..allor street TaL:iiid iorali is too snail to hold
all the children sooI:in to attend a Jov/ish educational institution, and hun- _
dreds raust he rejected because of inadequate seatin:; capacity^ The coT.i:'iitteo ^^
criticized the present spsteii of reristerin ; the students, since the parents g
of Fiin^; children v:ho arc accented ^s non-pay in: ; student^^, can v/oll afford to
pay the tuition fee, and thereby, iiaho rooLi for tlie lar^e nui.iber of poor chil-
dren v;ho are turned a;;ay« Tlierefore, a systori should be inau,:7arated nhich a ill
enable J^no reristrarsT" to determine the leoonoixlof status of the parents.
The comiittee also held that in order to inprovo the ediicational system, it is
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very important to unite all the Talmud Torotii and the Yeshivan theological
college/ under one board of directors.
At the next neetin.j: of the board of directors a plan v;ill be discussed pro-
posing to enlarce the Talmud To rah.
The report on the i;ebrei; Shelterinr; Iioiie was a ver^r sad one. The sanitary'* ^
conditions v/ithin the hone are poor. The bed linen is racGed, torn and dirty. -C
The food is bad, costinc about tv:enty cents per neal» IIo records are kept, and ^
the hoLie is open to all as thourji it \jeve a soup-kitchen instead of a sheltering 2
hone. A ne\j building; and a chancre of i.Tanagenent v/as rccorjaended by the ^nsti- ^
tutioiy^ cororaittee.
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